Surgical Technician Lead, Operating Room
The posted compensation range of $22.89 - $33.20 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Position is eligble up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus!
Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full-service community hospital located in the rapidly growing southeastern section of Lexington Kentucky. We provide care for patients in Fayette and surrounding counties. At Saint Joseph East ambulatory surgery 24-hour emergency care and women’s health services are supported through a vast array of inpatient and outpatient program. Additional specialty services include Heart Care Breast Care Sleep Care and Weight Loss Surgery. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Conveys information accurately and efficiently. Written communication is direct, concise, and easy to understand. Gathers necessary information to make good and timely decisions. Uses sound judgment and instincts. Assesses people’s abilities and provides coaching and recognition. Continually monitors and documents staff performance. Organizes tasks and objectives in order of importance, timing and predicted results. Works within measurable goals and outcomes. Works systematically to solve problems. Develops reasonable and timely resolutions. Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives. Seeks to resolve problems without being asked.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
1. The Team Leaders responsibilities include providing guidance, clinical expertise, mentoring and functional direction to members of the health care team while optimizing available resources to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Act as a clinical resource for perioperative services staff members within the specialty using evidence-based knowledge and prevailing standards.
- Advise the perioperative team in areas of specialty expertise.
- Assist staff members in evaluating practice and in creating strategies for further improvement.
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care, i.e. “huddle”, etc.
- Operationally and fiscally manage the specialty.
- Mentor team members within the specialty as required.
- Assist with evaluating staff member’s performance as requested.
2. Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case. Assist with room turnover in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding the patient to the appropriate person (i.e. physician, clinical manager, or nursing supervisor) and records those observations accurately and precisely.
3. Anticipates the need for and provides appropriate supplies and instruments for each assignment. Active participation in execution of service line supply, equipment and education.
4. Responds to physician’s requests and communicates effectively and courteously.
5. Counts all instruments, identifies and monitors all medications, and preserves any specimens received during surgery.
6. Participates in unit activities such as new employee orientation, new procedure and equipment orientation as well as becoming involved in the unit meetings and other committees and educational offerings.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience | High School Diploma or Equivalent |
Required Licensure and Certifications | BLS-CPR – within 5 days |
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training | One year OR |
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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