Lead Surgical Technologist - Days - Full-Time
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Lead Surgical Technologist position
serves as a clinical resource/expert for Surgical Technology staff
and creates an environment for the delivery of safe patient care
and assists others in developing their skills and knowledge. This
position requires proficient knowledge and skills necessary to
carry out delegated tasks associated with the safe and efficient
operating room support functions, anticipating the needs of the
surgeon and nursing staff to support the patient during the
surgical procedures. The Lead Surgical Technologist position
reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse,
ensuring other team members do the same. The Lead Surgical
Technologist position is responsible for assigned non-nursing
functions and practices relationship centered care in concert with
Houston Methodist values. Other duties for this position include
participating in the selection, training, education, development
and evaluation of the Surgical Tech team, validating competencies
of Surgical Techs prior to release from orientation, general
patient care and department upkeep, as delegated by licensed
personnel.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Role models to team members effective communication skills,
assisting in their development of such skills. Teaches others to
critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and
follows up consistently.
- Independently and expertly executes the duties and
responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource, guiding and
mentoring colleagues' though processes in complex situations in
order to provide optimal patient care. Provides structured feedback
with examples.
- Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit.
Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and
responding positively to requests for assistance.
- Participates in the selection, training, education, development
and evaluation of the Surgical Tech team. Develops skills of team
members and continually assists with improving skills, performance
and outcomes. Validates competencies of Surgical Techs prior to
release from orientation. Participates in staff evaluations by
providing information regarding clinical skills, knowledge base and
interpersonal skills.
- Effectively supports management to implement protocols and
objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff
performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.
Initiates recommendations, collaborating with management, for
improvement of employee engagement score.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares room, equipment and supplies to accommodate planned
procedures. Supports the physician with surgical procedures;
anticipates the needs of the surgeon and nursing staff to support
the patient during the surgical procedures. Assists with the care
of instruments, equipment and supplies following surgical
procedure.
- Validates potential revisions and accurately updates physician
preference cards.
- Executes above average clinical and critical thinking skills in
challenging procedures and patient care situations, utilizing
conflict management techniques as appropriate. Drives service
improvements to impact overall physician satisfaction for their
department and department patient satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Upholds established hospital and department policies,
procedures, and standards as well as scope of practice for Surgical
Techs. Reports observed variances in practices to department
management.
- Ensures implementation of evidence-based practices within the
department. Participates in debriefing and quality improvement
practices to ensure quality patient care. Partners with hospital
Education to identify educational needs in partnership with unit
and hospital-based education specialists.
- Contributes to identification of corrective action and
improvement activities, impacting department and hospital quality
and safety targets, reporting near misses, and collaborating with
the interprofessional team.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists team members in maintaining inventories. Maintains
efficient use of surgical supplies and minimizes opening of
supplies until confirmation that will be used during surgery; does
not waste supplies. Collaborates with physicians to identify
cost-saving initiatives.
- Organizes time effectively and sets priorities, minimizing
incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads
efficiently and helps other team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborates with interprofessional health care team and
initiates department process improvement. Serves on department and
hospital committees, such as Shared Governance, Service Team Lead
Committee, etc.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and
learning towards expertise in competencies with a focus on
continual development. Completes and updates the My Development
plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include:
GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full
completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist
program or military training equivalency
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Five years of experience as a Surgical Technologist, serving as
a clinical resource for three years in surgical specialty service
lines
- Experience in the role of a service line team lead or
preceptor
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
- CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant (NCCSA) OR
- TS-C - Technologist in Surgery-Certified (NCCT) OR
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) OR
- GRNDF - Surgical Technologist Met Grandfather Clause (Bill 643)
-- Grandfather clause (Bill 643): The bill includes an extensive
grandfather clause exempting all individuals employed to practice
surgical technology in a health care facility before Sept. 1, 2009.
The clarification notes that legislation does not state employed
"on" Sept. 1, 2009, but rather "before that date. A surgical
technologist who was employed before Sept. 1, 2009, may remain
employed as a surgical technologist without meeting the
certification requirement. SB1239, Sec 259.002: 30 CEUs shall be
completed every two years
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
- Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
including, organizing work flow and actively participating in
problem-solving
- Demonstrates expertise in a minimum of three surgical specialty
service lines and serve as a clinical resource
- Demonstrates proficiency in the surgical technologist role in
the provision of surgical assistance during a variety of surgical
procedures
- Demonstrates critical thinking, creativity and versatility in
handling complex situations and problem solving. Calmly manages the
most complex clinical and interpersonal situations. Recognizes when
to utilize additional resources
- Demonstrates proficient knowledge of instruments sets, the use
of the individual surgical instruments, surgical supplies and the
use of the supplies
- Demonstrates appropriate skills of sterile technique.
Demonstrates competency in decontamination and use of autoclave
equipmentSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) NoON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* YesTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in
the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth
hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology
available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our
opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the
rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped
with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID,
many of them designed to make patient communication with
physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in
any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully
operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties
opening in 2024.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer
inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal
Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept
to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will
not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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