Sup, Surg Suppt Technical Opns

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

4d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Surgical Technology or other related field and 3 years of SSOT or Surgical Technologist experience required
Excel, Word, Outlook preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Certification in Surgical Technology upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees and directs the Surgical Support Operations Technician (SSOT) Team members.
Oversees the training, performance evaluations, daily assignments, and work schedules of team members.
Communicates with charge and staff nursing regarding ongoing case scheduling and needs changes.
Ensures all necessary equipment for surgical procedures is provided, in working order, and ready to use, and offers technical support to all staff and clinicians during surgical procedures as needed.
Oversees the execution of the daily operating room schedule from the perspective of needed equipment.
Directs SSOT team in support of cases as required.
Manages vacations, daily schedules, PTO, bereavement, and call-ins.
Manages SSOT team members' assignments based on individual expertise levels and offers technical backup as needed.
Monitors ongoing changes in the daily schedule and communicates equipment and staffing changes with SSOT team members.
Offers assistance to the Charge Nurse in executing changes in the schedule.
Manages and monitors newer team members’ skills building, offers precepting where needed, and provides feedback to improve team members’ learning opportunities.
Tracks team members’ progress on skills improvements.
Leads maintenance of perioperative lead inventory to ensure cleanliness and integrity following NYS and DOH standards.
Builds and maintains good working relationships with Nursing staff and Attending Surgeons to better understand and serve their needs in patient care.
Works closely with Clinical Engineering to ensure all equipment utilized in the OR is in proper working order, has current inspections, and is removed from service for repair when warranted.
Communicates with third-party vendors to coordinate equipment maintenance and repair, as well as coordinating rental equipment.
Coordinates equipment loaned to affiliate locations and ensures proper delivery and return.
Builds and develops the service line and manages long-term goal expansion and service development.
Develops and executes goals regarding strategic initiatives.
Supports the Hospital goals, including patient safety, OR access, reduced delays, and prevention of patient harm.
Participates in project planning meetings to coordinate construction, IT integration, installations, and implementation of medical equipment.
Responds to device incident/event reports to address equipment malfunctions.
Corrects identified operator errors.
Maintains the Medical Asset log in conjunction with perioperative Leadership.
Orders and maintains medical gases.
Coordinates equipment replacement and offers expertise to finance personnel regarding replacing older, outdated equipment as units approach the end of service life.
Assists in obtaining quotes from vendors for equipment replacements.
Acts as the department laser safety officer to maintain compliance with UR safety policies.
Oversees training of staff in becoming laser certified on individual laser systems.
Other duties as assigned.