Supervisor Surgical Technicians - OR

Job description

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Job Summary
The Supervisor, Surgical Technicians directs and performs activities related to instrumentation, sterilization, and supplies utilized for patient care in the operating room
Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:
• Assist RN in the operating room as directed
• Serve as leader to Surgical Technicians participating in activities related to staffing, performance management, coaching, corrective actions, and employee engagement
• Assist with pre and post op room support; this may include cleaning, testing equipment, scrub procedures, and assisting clinical staff inside of the operating room
• Ensure adequate staff coverage on each shift
• All other assigned duties related to surgical technologist roles and responsibilities

Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• +2 years of leadership experience, leading people and/or processes, preferably in a hospital setting

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
• Basic Life Skills Certification (BLS); must obtain within 30 days of hire into the role
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) ADMINISTERED BY National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, NBSTSA, Certified TS-C, or CSA

Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of clinical standards and practices of surgical technology
• Good listening skills to comprehend and quickly respond to the needs of the surgeon and surgical team
• High degree of responsiveness to changing schedules and priorities throughout the day

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
Close relationship with OR Materials Management, Instrument Room, OR Staff Development, nursing units, Sterile Processing Department, and various committees in the hospital as assigned.
Physical Capabilities
Work is demanding and requires ability to push, pull, and lift, up to 50 pounds. Requires lots of walking and extended periods of time standing and/or sitting. Effective communication with physicians and OR staff is critical. Near visual acuity required to work with documentation, instrument gauges, dials, and equipment indicators
Environmental/Working Conditions
This position is subject to varying indoor temperature changes. Work done intraoperative is performed in a high- risk area for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other biowaste hazards.
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*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources. *