Surgical Navigator - Certified Surgical Technologist

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

Assists in the development, implementation and communication of sustained quality and resource-optimized measures, during the intraoperative phase. Advises the management team in the Surgical and Supply Chain departments on operational improvement, cost containment, preference card development and supply utilization. This position requires a sound knowledge of supply chain movement and intraoperative clinical experience as well as strong communication skills and leadership abilities. Success will be measured by performance in five critical categories of activity: Preference card maintenance, waste reduction, resource savings/optimization opportunities, surgeon on-boarding, and supply conversion facilitation.

Requirements

• Required Minimum Education: Vocational/Technical Degree
• Specialty/Major: Surgical Tech Program
• Licensure/Certification Required: Completion of Surgical Technologist Program (Must have active Surgical Technologist Certification)
• Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 3 years of experience in a peri-operative setting
• Skills Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office with a specific emphasis on Excel

Nice To Haves

• Detail-oriented; excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills; familiarity with EPIC Op-Time and HSM

Responsibilities

• Rounds daily in the OR to communicate with surgeons/staff and obtain all updates to preference cards.
• Works collaboratively with Clinical Coordinators to maintain and update all preference cards.
• Maintains direct communication with surgeons and coordinators/leads of specialty lines, staff.
• Works with appropriate stakeholders to define resources for cases.
• Identifies cost effective materials/supplies, and works with supply chain, OR director and coordinators, to develop and implement plans to change where applicable.
• Reviews the surgical schedule; collaborates with Clinical Coordinators to ensure appropriate cards are updated so Supply Chain/SPD/Pharmacy/OR have resources available.
• Facilitates supplier/vendor changes that result in new or substitute products.
• Works with supply chain, vendors, surgeons and OR staff to coordinate new product trials and conversion efforts in a logical manner.
• Maintains a progress record pertaining to core activities for reporting and facilitating system-wide improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree