Surgical Technologist, Lead

Townsen Memorial Hospital•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for scrubbing in and assisting the physician for cases. After completion of each case, the surgical technologist will be on standby for sterile technician needs which includes the following aspects of sterile processing to include decontamination, preparation packaging sterilization and sterile storage while adhering to department policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Current Surgical Technologist Certification from an accredited program or completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service
Current BLS
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Demonstrates strong knowledge of sterile technique related to operating room preparation and procedures
Demonstrates proficiency in medical and surgical technology
Demonstrates strong knowledge of operating equipment and supplies
Demonstrates Leadership Skills

Nice To Haves

Diploma from an approved Surgical Technologist Program and/or associate degree in a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates strong knowledge of sterile technique related to operating room preparation and procedures
Demonstrates proficiency in medical and surgical technology
Demonstrates strong knowledge of operating equipment and supplies
Assists materials manager in maintaining inventories. Monitors and order supplies to maintain par levels
Provides encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skills checks
Assists management with new team member training
Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records
Organizes the work flow, problem solves, and manages, multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
Receives information from various sources that is assimilated and communicated in an accurate, timely, and effective manner
Identifies and follows manufactures instructions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instrumentation, flexible scopes, equipment
Adheres to the proper handling of garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials
Maintains awareness of safety hazards
Facilitates room turnovers
Assemble and prepare instrumentation for sterilization
Consistently uses count sheets to correctly assemble, protect, wrap containerize and/or peel pack and label instrumentations
Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality
Selects appropriate sterilization methods
Follows manufactures recommendations for sterilization methods
Properly documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological test to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process
Properly handles sterile product and ensures stock is places in the proper location
Preparing carts from pick list
Deliver instrumentation to as needed to the operating room
Consistently makes rounds through the operating rooms and confirms instrumentation needs are met
Troubleshoot problems and repairs
Review instrumentation needs management
Inventory and stock operating par levels for stored instrumentation and emergency carts
Work with specialty surgical instrumentation
Participates in staff and self-development meetings/in services
Proficiency in utilization of instrumentation tracking system
Maintains professional competences and certifications
Maintain a clean and orderly work area
Acts as resource; gives advice and instructions to employees; coaches staff on assigned tasks; facilitates problem/issue resolution. Acts as expert/super user for equipment, technical problems, and for advanced or difficult procedures.
Makes, coordinates, and monitors daily work assignments.
Gives input/feedback to management relative to employee performance.