Lead CV Surgical Tech

Overview

"Must Have" Skills for this Job: 1. High school graduate or GED 2. Graduate from an accredited education program for Surgical Technology 3. Certified as a surgical technologist 4. Current BCLS certification issues by the American Heart Association 5. Minimum 4 yrs. recent experience as a Surgical Technologist with demonstrated competency in multiple inpatient surgical specialties 6. Demonstrates high competency in designated specialty area 7. Ability to serve as resource to RN’s and Surgical Techs in area of specialty About this Job: The lead surgical technologist, under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse and the direction of the Nurse Manager, accepts overall responsibility for a designated surgical area of specialty. The lead tech is responsible for assuring all equipment and instruments are operational. Ensures adequacy of equipment, supplies and instruments. Knowledgeable regarding service specific equipment and instruments which are out for repair or need replacement. The Lead Surgical Technologist is responsible for training other staff in their surgical specialty. Provide leadership by demonstrating positive guest relations, effective communication skills, excellent work ethics, and superior leadership skills. The lead surgical technologist functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Physician to facilitate the safe and effective completion of invasive surgical procedures. The surgical technologist possesses knowledge of aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and current technology used to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Direct and indirect patient care activities include the following type of functions: clinical, clerical, materials management, and housekeeping. The lead surgical technologist trains and precepts less experienced surgical tech staff in the preparation of the more complex and difficult cases. Serves as a preceptor for surgical technology students and RN interns in multiples specialties. Serves as a resource person for all specialties. The surgical technologist teaches and directs less experienced surgical staff in room preparation and turnover. The technologist participates in unit activities.

Benefits

Company

One of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services comprised of locally managed facilities that include hundreds of hospitals and freestanding surgery centers located across the United States.