Lead Surgical Tech OR - Nights & Weekends
Lead Surgical Tech OR - Nights & Weekends
Apply locations Nashville, TN
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-29823
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated.
Organization: Main OR NEW 20
Job Summary:
Your Role: The Lead Surgical Tech works under the direction of the Manager of the operating room in collaboration with the PCC-RN. Responsible for assisting with education, orientation, process improvement, product evaluation, onboarding of new physicians, instrument and equipment management, and Preference card management related to their service area. Provides for safety/security of self and others and follows all special precautions as related to patient care. They maintain a clean/organized perioperative unit. Promotes a positive attitude to staff, families, and patient/guests as well as maintains patient confidentiality. Performs all tasks in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care, meets hospital continuing education and certification requirements, and upholds goals and objectives of the Department of Perioperative Services. The Lead Surgical Tech contributes to organizational effectiveness and demonstrates career growth and development.
Position Shift: Full Time, Nights & Weekends
Sign On Bonus:
- This full-time position offers a $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years. The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.
Relocation Bonus:
- Up to $10,000 (taxable) to be paid within 45 days of hire. Bonus amount is based on relocation mileage. Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible. This bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with implant management
- Orient and participate in interviewing Surgical Techs
- Supply Cost Management
- DCP and resource
- May perform as Surgical Technologist when necessary
Position Qualifications:
- Required: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
- Required: Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
- Required: Certified Surgical Technologist.
- Holds current certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Technical Capabilities:
- Surgical Technology (Expert): Is a recognized expert and authority in surgical technology. Occupies the position which is the last internal resource for support or direction. Expected, as a result of the position, to have the ultimate knowledge, control, influence, and/or jurisdiction in surgical technology. Takes a lead role in developing best practices for the organization.
- Environmental Sterility & Safety (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
- Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of a difficult nature.
- Operating Room Care (Expert): (Blank)
- Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Expert): Considered an expert in the use, impact, capability and performance of the specific equipment used in the organization.
- Inventory Management (Intermediate): Monitors material movement into and out of stock, reconciles inventory balances, and maintains adequate inventory levels.
Core Accountabilities:
- Organizational Impact: Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.
- Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas.
- Team Interaction: Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.
Core Capabilities:
- Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively.
- Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.
- Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Ensures Continuous Improvement, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
- Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions.
- Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change.
Certifications:
Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: 2 years
Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
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