Lead Surgical Technologist - Methodist Labor & Delivery

Carle Health

Peoria, IL

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SKILLS

Best Practices, Emergency Procedures, Healthcare Providers, Homeland Security, Hospital, Instrumentation, Inventory Management, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medicine, Nursing, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Performance Management, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk, Social Security Administration, Standards of Care, Team Player, Time Management

LOCATION

Peoria, IL

POSTED

9 days ago

Provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service. Assist surgeon, perform operative/invasive procedures. This role will additionally provide up to date education to all staff and allow for improved patient outcomes. Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Education: College Diploma: Surgical Technology; Certificate of Completion: Surgical Technology, Work Experience: Preparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedure that's timely accurate, effective and efficient. Ensures instruments, equipment and suture are appropriate, complete and functional. Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to induction. Collaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary Aware of surgeon’s technique and preferences. Adapts style to match surgeon and procedure. Confident and competent during routing and emergency procedures. Prepares for sequencing i.e. clamp cut tie. Anticipates and provides appropriate equipment so that attention need not be diverted from the operative field. Performs case closing activities such as dressing application, transfer and turnover. Anticipates problem prone and/or high risk procedures and provides for needs. Counts are timely and actions reflect clear understanding of the dual responsibility with circulating RN. Communicates needs nonverbal and verbally in a timely and appropriate manner: urgent vs. routine. Contributes to successful unit operations by integrating individual efforts with unit needs, goals and objectives. Flexible with respect to assigned area(s). Actions and behaviors foster team; Performs a variety of activities to ensure an efficient effective unit. Participates in quality improvement efforts. Surgical Lead Technician *Serve as a resource of knowledge and shares knowledge as appropriate *Contributes to a successful unit operations by integrating individual efforts with units goals, needs, and objectives *Actions and behaviors foster teamwork; shares knowledge and ideas with management *Performs a variety of activities to ensure an efficient effective unit *Participates in quality improvement efforts *Responsible for meeting standards of practice, managing instrumentation inventory and surgeon preference cards *Identifies opportunities to improve performance and initiates appropriate action *Actively participates in the planning and implementation of measures to maintain and improve the quality of patient care *Provides all surgical techs with the mandated training *Be the lead and direct all the communication tree *Be the lead and direct all needed education that needs dispersed *Be a present role in the standard of care for patients and the most up to date practice trends *Be the educational leader for all surgical techs *Assist in the daily function of the unit in maintaining appropriate amount of needed supplies *Responsible for surgical tech scheduling process *Culture ambassador representative from the non nursing side Works with labor council for the surgical tech implementation of best practice Assists with stocking, and communicates with Nurse Manager regarding supplies and instruments needed. Responsible for obtaining and updating all Physician Preference Cards for new and existing physicians. Ensures quality processes in the LD OR Supports staff and providers during deliveries in LD At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

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