Surgical Technologist Supervisor

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists•Spokane, WA

20d•$30 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

NWOS is hiring a Surgical Technologist Supervisor to join its ambulatory surgery center (ASC). The position supervises Surgical Technologist staff and ensures that the instruments, implants, supplies, and equipment needed for each surgical case are available. It supports the operating room department’s financial and operational goals, coordinates with vendors, Support Services, physicians, and other staff, and assists the ASC Director with assigned administrative duties. The supervisor oversees staff hiring, training, education, competencies, and disciplinary actions; supports efficient OR workflow; coordinates instrument and implant availability and processing; and maintains implant inventory and physician preference cards. The role also assists with capital budgets and contracts, participates in evaluating new procedures and products, and works with the Facilities Coordinator on equipment troubleshooting and maintenance. Work is performed in an ASC environment with constant, sometimes interrupted interaction with staff and others. The role involves patient handling and lifting, extensive walking and standing, and potential exposure to blood and body fluids, sharps, hazardous chemicals, and solutions. It may involve stressful or urgent situations and occasional changes in noise levels.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
Current Surgical Technologist registration in the State of Washington.
BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology, particularly orthopedics, used in the operating room.
Knowledge of department-specific procedures and safety requirements.
Ability to identify and use surgical instruments, equipment, sutures, dressings, and medications in the Operating Room according to competencies.
Ability to apply biological sciences knowledge and skills when preparing and implementing operating room procedures.
Ability to adapt to changing demands and analyze complex situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
Ability to make judgments and respond to actual emergencies and emergency drills.
Ability to operate and maneuver procedural equipment.
Accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
Ability to use effective, organized systems to support timely patient flow.
Knowledge of Microsoft computer programs and Electronic Medical Record.
Ability to lift and position patients as appropriate for the procedure.
Ability to handle the physical demands of the role, including frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional team lifting of heavier objects.

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist.
Orthopedics experience.
Supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise Surgical Technologist staff, including hiring, training, education, competency assessment, and disciplinary actions.
Maintain instruction-for-use information, sterile processing standards of practice, and sterilization and disinfection documentation requirements for instruments, implants, supplies, and equipment.
Communicate with physicians to ensure instruments, implants, supplies, and equipment are ready for each case.
Support productive and efficient OR Department workflow.
Support the OR Department in meeting financial and operational goals.
Coordinate with vendors to ensure instruments, implants, supplies, and equipment are available and processed for surgical cases.
Coordinate vendor training for Surgical Technologists and nursing staff on new instrumentation, implants, supplies, and equipment.
Coordinate with the Sterile Processing Department to ensure instrument- and implant-specific sterilization instructions for use are followed.
Assist the OR Manager and Support Services Director with administrative duties, including capital budget and contract work, and other assigned duties.
Participate in analysis of new procedures and products for TOSC.
Manage implant inventory and monitor outdating.
Reorder consignment implants weekly.
Maintain and update physician preference cards.
Work with the Facilities Coordinator to troubleshoot faulty medical equipment and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Uphold NWOS’s 19 Fundamentals and hold the team accountable.
Set staff performance goals and expectations, organize workflow, ensure employees understand assigned duties, monitor productivity, and provide constructive feedback and coaching.