Lead Surgical Technologist OR

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Organization:

Main OR Trauma/Renal 20

Job Summary:

The Lead Surgical Technologist 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. Contributes to organizational effectiveness and demonstrates career growth and development. Works variable rotating shifts as assigned. Call is assigned on a rotating basis.

Position Shift:
Full Time. Works variable rotating shifts as assigned.

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 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.


About the Department
Perioperative Services is a dynamic department with over 800 employees, 68 Adult Operating Rooms as well as 19 Pediatric Operating Rooms in Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital!

As part of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, our employees participate in the implementation of cutting-edge surgical technology and assist in the latest procedures. Our services range from organ transplants, joint replacements, and minimally invasive cardio-thoracic/vascular surgery, to reconstructive plastic surgery. Services are offered on-site and at our various off-site specialty facilities.

Perioperative Services encompasses the entire surgical experience. Our goal is to provide the best possible patient surgical care as we continually strive to be the Perioperative Center of Excellence in the Southeastern United States.

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Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with implant management
• Orient and Participate in interviewing Surgical Techs
• Supply Cost Management
• DCP and resource

Position Qualifications: 
• Required: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
• Required: Minimum of 2 years relevant experience 
• Required: Certified Surgical Technician - 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. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses suff