Lead Surgical Tech

Surgical Technician Lead

Job Code: SS5567

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification:Nonexempt

Supervises Positions:No

JOB SUMMARY

The Surgical Technician Lead works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Surgical Technician Lead assists in the circulating role as needed, The STL collaborates with SPD to maintain instruments and specialty trays needs to meet required inventory and working orders. Oversees surgical technician's assignments and provides direction and guidance. Provides performance documentation to supervisor/manager. Assumes department leadership in absence of supervisor. Reviews the surgical schedule and service line shift report daily to ensure resources are available for surgical procedures. Serves as the patient experience representative for the OR, Performs and oversees precepting of surgical technologists.In coordination with the Charge RN ensures the accuracy of surgeon preference cards and updates accordingly.Serves as content expert for managing physician preferences and enhancing surgeon engagement and satisfaction with surgical operations, providing training and education for surgical staff and surgeons on the use of equipment.

Communication: Collaborates with the leadership team and UCIC to identify and resolve unit issues.

• Keeps co-workers and intra-op staff informed of any updates/issues.
• Follows written instructions as needed.

Quality: Complies with established departmental and organization policies/guidelines.

• Maintains, operates, and monitors all equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and department standards.

Technical Competency: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served.

• Collects, organizes, and enters information into the patient scheduling application.
• Assists with various types of surgical operations providing technically skilled duties, serving as first assist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology program.

Experience:Must have 3 years of surgical technologist experience, prefer 5 years Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Current Surgical Tech Certification required, and current registrationwith the Virginia Board of Medicine.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to create and maintain a sterile field. Knowledge of specialized instrumentation and equipment for various surgical procedures. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure materials. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Basic understanding of medical terminology and computer skills. Ability to communicate with other team members in a manner that promotes collaboration and engagement. Ability to coordinate schedules to ensure adequate coverage to meet needs. Experience with precepting/training/orienting new technologists.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code:17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes