Independence Health System · 5 months ago
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST TEAM LEAD
Greensburg, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
1+ years expIndependence Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist Team Lead who will assist with surgical procedures in the Operating Room. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and maintaining compliance with regulations while demonstrating leadership and mentorship within the surgical team.
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Responsibilities
Collaborates with Surgeon, Clinical Specialty Coordinator, Supervisor, and Director to develop service line goals including: Doc preference cards, efficiency metrics, orientation assistance, and overall service line excellence
Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/departmental policies, procedures, protocols and/or their professional standards of care
Works directly with the RN to develop and implement an individualized, age-specific plan of care and evaluate its effectiveness
Assists the RN in reassessment of the patient's condition and takes appropriate action as indicated or by unit specific policy
Involves the patient/family and other health care providers when appropriate
Completes patient care related activities within schedule time periods
Complies with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation on O.R. Count Sheet as well as Surgical Site Identification/Verification Checklist
Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care
Communicates pertinent information for interdisciplinary patient care conferences, shift reports
Reports changes in the OR schedule, including the need to reassess the needs of the physicians or the OR staff, confers with the OR CNC when there is a need to alert the physician
Participates in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services
Assists in data collection process as requested
Recommends modifications for performance improvement
Demonstrates leadership abilities by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the credo standards
Demonstrates an ability to solve problems independently and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate
Maintains accountability for actions taken
Effectively functions as a resource person
Acts as a patient advocate
Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students
Assists in maintaining/decreasing organizational/department costs
Assists in the department's compliance with State, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies
Participates in preparation for continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys
Adheres to the infection control process, including universal precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections
Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies
Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care
Assumes appropriate code team role during code situations, including internal and external
Functions as the scrub member of the surgical team
Obtains necessary instruments and supplies from Central Service
Performs duties/responsibilities as a central service technician as necessary or assigned
Arranges sterile setup for each specific operative procedure coordinating with surgeon preference, especially within the cardiac surgical specialty
Updates cardiac physician preference cards
Assists in moving, lifting and positioning the patient
Identifies patient appropriate surgical procedure and site by following policy for the surgical site ID
Assists the surgeon in performing the surgical procedure
Handles specimens appropriately
Performs OR counts accurately and takes appropriate action in response to incorrect counts
Maintains the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the surgical team
Assists with the cleaning and setting up of surgical cases
Follows the principles of asepsis, reporting any breaks in aseptic technique and rectifying the situation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technologist
One (1) to three (3) years' experience as a Surgical Technologist
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance
Act 81 Compliance
Preferred
Certified First Assistant preferred
Company
Independence Health System
Independence Health System offers patients nationally recognized quality care in cardiology, orthopedics, palliative care, and maternity as well as a broad range of surgical, medical, emergency, and behavioral health services, and an extensive network of primary care physicians.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Laurie English
Sr. VP/ Chief Human Resources Officer, MBA, SPHR
Carol Fox
Chief Medical Officer
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