Lead Surgical Technologist OR FT Days

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2350 MEADOWS BLVD

City:

CASTLE ROCK

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80109

Job Description:

• $10,000 Sign on Bonus for eligible candidates

• Relocation Allowance for Eligible Candidates

Job Description

• Facilitates all aspects of team readiness for surgical procedures, including room setup, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.

• Collaborates with pre-op nurses and anesthesia team to ensure patient readiness.

• Assists team with safe and appropriate operating room turnover times and directs ancillary personnel participating in room turnover.

• Monitors first case start and turnover times to ensure goals are met and makes rounds during the shift to ensure efficient progress of cases.

• Works with PACU leadership to ensure space availability and maintain throughput, communicating with senior leadership if O.R. is put on hold for PACU bed availability.

• Manages and maintains all Doctor Preference Cards for the specialty to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Assesses capital purchase needs for the specialty and works with the leadership team to prioritize purchases.

• Communicates with physicians and surgery team members regarding product requests and is involved in unit-department based budgeting and support of the budget.

• Oversees other healthcare team members in the surgical environment, assisting with orientation, training, and education of new personnel.

• Participates in interviewing, makes recommendations for hiring, and collaborates with the Nurse Manager on performance appraisals.

• Acts as a liaison between departments regarding orders, instrumentation, scheduling, and various surgical patient care issues.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform in the role of surgical scrub by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and keeping the circulating nurse informed of any needs throughout a procedure.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements [Required]

• Organizational skills [Required]

• Ability to lead the employees of their specialty area in the delivery of patient care [Required]

• Ability to lead performance improvement initiatives on the assigned unit [Required]

• Excellent clinical practice knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge to the unit setting [Required]

• Ability to act as a role model for professionalism on the assigned unit [Required]

• Basic skills related to aseptic/sterile technique and knowledge of surgical instrumentation [Required]

• Ability to handle challenging situations and personalities [Preferred]

• Motivational and leadership skills [Preferred]

Education:

• Technical/Vocational School [Required]

Field of Study:

• Graduate from school of Surgical Technology, LPN program, RN program or related military training program

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in the clinical setting related to area of specialty [Required]

• 3+ years of experience in a healthcare leadership/management role [Preferred]

• 3+ years’ experience in a healthcare leadership/management role [Preferred]

• Experience in current performance improvement frameworks and methodologies [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required] OR State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required] OR NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required] OR Technician in Surgery - Certified (NTSC) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

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Physical Requirements -

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Pay Range:

$29.86 - $55.55

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Surgery Services

Organization: AdventHealth Castle Rock

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Req ID: 153956125