Lead Surgical Technologist - Surgery Main OR - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Surgical Technologist handles instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after surgical procedures and provides instruction to new hires on appropriate processes. The role requires an understanding of procedures performed throughout the Surgery department and collaboration with the Clinical Educator and Charge Nurses to provide instruction as needed. The Lead Surgical Technologist ensures quality instruction regarding appropriate patient care during operative procedures and must have strong people skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to perform under stress. The position precepts new staff while also performing surgical technologist duties.

Requirements

Graduate of a structured operating room program, or comparable education with documentation.
Two years of surgical technologist experience.
Ability to provide instruction and precept new staff.
Good people skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to perform under stress.

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist certification through AST is preferred.

Responsibilities

Hand instruments and supplies to the surgeon, hold retractors, cut sutures, and perform tasks as directed by the surgeon during operations. Wound closure is a Certified First Assistant duty.
Maintain sterile technique and promptly report any compromise.
Set up the sterile table with instruments, supplies, and equipment before the patient enters, and place sterile dressings on the patient following surgery.
Assist team members with placing and positioning patients on the operating room table, and gown and glove the surgeon and assistants.
Perform appropriate counts with the RN Circulator before the operation and before the incision is closed.
Check supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Clean and prepare instruments for transport to decontamination; scrub, gown, and glove.
Mix and label medications under the supervision of the RN Circulator.
Help drape the sterile field.
Provide proper care and handling of specimens while they are on the sterile field.
Provide timely, accurate, and concise reports on patients to oncoming personnel.
Assist team members with terminal cleaning of the room and prepare the room for the next patient.
Troubleshoot orientation issues between preceptors, orientees, and physicians.
Work with the Surgical Tech Supervisor to make daily assignments.
Guide and work with Sterile Processing Techs and the instrument tech to ensure accurate sets and instrument check sheets.
Communicate case status to the board runner and Surgical Tech Supervisor.
Precept new scrubs as assigned.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements, and perform other duties as assigned.