Sr L&D Surg Tech

2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc.•Mableton, GA

About The Position

The Senior Surgical Technologist works under the direction of a registered professional nurse to help provide safe, age-appropriate, culturally aware patient care. The role requires advanced knowledge and ability across at least two surgical specialties, including moderate- to high-acuity cases, and the ability to anticipate the needs of surgeons and other members of the healthcare team. The technologist develops organized plans for assigned cases, acquires skills for progressively difficult procedures, troubleshoots instruments and equipment, and identifies additional supplies or equipment needed. The position also includes mentoring, precepting, or training others and participating in performance-improvement initiatives with unit leadership. Responsibilities include preparing the operative suite and sterile field, gathering instruments and supplies, assisting as a surgical assistant when needed (not as a certified surgical first assistant), and maintaining patient and employee safety. Additional duties may include inventory, ordering, and stocking in labor and delivery, operating rooms, and other assigned areas. The technologist assists providers and nurses with vaginal deliveries, obtains infant weights and measurements, and takes footprints. The role helps maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards. Call or late coverage may be required depending on the facility. The posting defines a Certified Surgical Technologist as having a certificate or associate degree from a community college or technical school and having passed a competency examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or the National Center for Competency Testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; the education requirement also lists a general or accredited Surgical Technology program.
At least 5 years of experience.
Required certification upon hire: BLS, ARC-BLS, or BLS-I.
Required certification upon hire: CST, TS-C (NCCT), or CSFA.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Strong customer-service, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with healthcare providers and delegate to team members as needed.
Ability to multitask and function in stressful and emergency situations.
Strong attention to detail and knowledge of surgical procedures.
Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, self-direct, use independent judgment, think critically, and adapt quickly to changing situations.

Responsibilities

Prepare supplies, equipment, the operating room, and the sterile field for surgical procedures, using applicable preference cards.
Set up sterile tables with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner.
Perform surgical counts with the circulator and participate in procedure pauses and time-outs.
Scrub, gown, and glove; gown and glove surgeons and assistants; and assist with draping the sterile field.
Pass instruments, maintain an organized back table and operative field, and anticipate procedural needs and offer suggestions to facilitate cases.
Maintain sterile technique and apply aseptic principles to prevent infection and protect patients and employees.
Prepare sterile dressings and participate in post-procedure pauses, including proper specimen handling.
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization and notify Sterile Processing and Distribution of critically needed instruments.
Prepare case carts, review the surgical schedule, and assist the clinical coordinator with preparation for future cases.
Observe patients and promptly report changes or significant findings to the physician and registered nurse.
Plan for procedural next steps and adapt when emergencies arise.
Prepare operating rooms and other assigned areas for patients; stock supplies; clean equipment and storage areas; turn rooms over; request supplies; prepare instruments; and notify specialty staff about needed equipment or instrumentation.
Use supplies and equipment responsibly, opening only the supplies required until requested by the surgeon.
Collaborate with peers in decisions related to surgical patient care and apply knowledge of advanced surgical techniques.
Provide patient-centered care that reflects age-, population-, and culturally specific needs under registered nurse supervision.
Partner with patients by verifying procedures and conducting relief bedside shift reports.
Follow current clinical practice standards, organizational policies, legal and regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, patient-safety goals, and ethical practices.
Advocate for patient care and safety and promote teamwork, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
Assist with between-case and terminal room cleaning, preparing rooms for the next patient, transporting patients, and providing age-appropriate comfort and safety measures.
Participate in performance-improvement initiatives and seek opportunities to improve processes with the healthcare team.
Complete initial and annual competencies, mandatory and population-specific education, computer-based learning, and training on new policies, processes, and equipment.
Mentor, precept, and train students, new hires, and other employees; provide a positive learning environment; and train others on new information, processes, and equipment.
Serve as a resource or super-user for new technology or procedures introduced by surgeons.
Complete 20 hours of continuing education related to the field per evaluation period.
Support licensed staff as requested within the scope of demonstrated competency; care for surgical equipment; maintain an organized, clean surgical area; and maintain medical supplies.
Complete annual leadership development training and Success Factor requirements in coordination with charge nurses and managers as needed.
Assist providers and nurses with vaginal deliveries and obtain infant weights, measurements, and footprints.
Help ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards.
Perform other duties as assigned; call or late coverage may be required depending on the facility.