Lead Surgical Technologist - Main OR

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Surgical Technologist supports safe and effective surgical operations by preparing the operating room, instruments, equipment, and supplies; maintaining sterile technique; and helping protect patient safety throughout the operative environment. The role coordinates surgery schedules and serves as a liaison between physicians and operating room staff. It also provides team leadership through precepting, coaching, and serving as a resource for team members and students, while continuing to build clinical knowledge and skills.

Requirements

Interpersonal skills.
Completion of validation skills.
Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field setup.
Knowledge of sterilization techniques.
Laser skills or training.
Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, including the ability to evaluate and modify treatment plans using patient care protocols.
Ability to optimize equipment use based on the order or protocol.
Ability to ensure infection control procedures are followed.
Ability to maintain records and communicate information.
Ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications; effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care addressing the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety age-appropriate needs of the patient populations served within the department.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
At least 1 year of experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
One of the listed required credentials: NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), OR Technician in Surgery TS-C (NCCT), OR State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Technical/Vocational School education.
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA).
OR State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA).

Responsibilities

Coordinate surgery schedules for physicians’ operating rooms, including times, procedure names, and consents.
Ensure sterility of items in the sterile field to help prevent surgical infection.
Promote patient safety within the operative environment.
Handle surgical specimens with 100% accuracy.
Prepare supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical cases using physician preference lists and knowledge of procedures, patient positioning, and sterile technique.
Validate the correct patient and operative site; maintain accurate counts; label medications and fluids; safely handle and dispose of sharps; and maintain a safe, clean patient environment.
Act as a liaison between physicians and operating room staff.
Serve as a preceptor, role model, and resource for team members; coach and teach new team members and students.
Independently increase clinical knowledge and skills, including working with unfamiliar procedures and surgeons to develop new skills.
Work with equipment specialists, managers, and supply utilization specialists to ensure equipment, instruments, and supplies are available.
Set up the operating room with supplies and instruments, and work with the hospital surgical coordinator on instrument and supply preference sheet changes.
Perform other duties as assigned.