Senior Surgical Technologist & Mentor

Carle Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during operative and invasive procedures and to mentor students and junior staff. You will precept RNs, scrub on a range of cases, and help prepare for intraoperative events in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and efficiency, with opportunities to train others and adapt to surgeon preferences. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Education: Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology.
• Education: Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for surgeon-specific operative/invasive procedures that’s timely, accurate, effective and efficient.
• Instruments, equipment and suture are appropriate, complete and functional.
• Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to patient entering the room.
• Sets up case so that another can step into an organized back table and mayo.
• Has appropriate “have available” items.
• Uses resources wisely, avoids unnecessary opening.
• Motions are fluid and not redundant.
• Set up time for a variety of case types is within acceptable range.
• Aware of and is prepared for case needs, i.e. two mayo’s.
• Collaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary.
• Precept surgical techs and RNs to prepare for surgeon specific procedures. Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties.
• Able to “run mayo” independently.
• Aware of surgeon’s techniques and preferences.
• Adapts style to match surgeon and procedures.
• Confident and competent during routine and emergency procedures.
• Is prepared for sequencing, i.e. clamp, cut, tie.
• Anticipates and provides so that attention needs not be diverted from the operative field.
• Attentive to case, pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately.
• Pro-active identification of needs: averts need to have someone run for things.
• Observe technique of self and others and intervenes appropriately.
• Performs in first scrub, first assist and second scrub roles.
• Performs case closing activities such as dressing application, transfer and turnover.
• Teach RNs to scrub on a variety of cases.
• Plans, anticipates and provides for expected and unexpected intra-op events.
• Anticipates and provides appropriate and timely intervention for intra-op case change. E.g. lap to open, uncontrolled bleeding, perforation.
• Actions and behavior are calm, confident, and steady.
• Is prepared for the unexpected and uses resources wisely.
• Anticipates problem prone and/or high risk procedures and provides for needs.
• Observes for induction and maintain quiet.
• Protects patient privacy by own actions and reminds others.
• Precept/Mentor staff and students in planning for surgical events.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and job knowledge that will raise performance as well as teach others observation/knowledge.
• Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of schedule work-hours, which includes after-hours, weekend and holidays. And if contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department per policy.
• Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.
• Communicates and collaborates with others.
• Serves as a resource of knowledge and shares knowledge as appropriate.
• 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.
• Precepts staff in appropriate manner. Mentors in positive manner.
• Articulates priority of needs clearly.
• Listens and observes for cues indicating changing needs.
• Conversation in appropriate for setting.
• Addressing issues/concerns appropriately.
• Contributes to successful unity operations by integrating individual efforts with unit needs, goals and objectives.
• Participates in required call.
• Flexible with respect to assigned area (s).
• Assist others as needed or requested.
• Actions and behaviors foster team: shares knowledge and ideas.
• Attempts to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Performs a variety of activities to ensure an efficient effective unit.
• Communicates/collaborates with others to ensure appropriate instruments, specialty cards and equipment are available for cases.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Actions and behaviors promote positive work environment.

Education

BLS (AHA)

Certificate of Completion: Surgical Technology

Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons during operative and invasive procedures and to mentor students and junior staff. You will precept RNs, scrub on a range of cases, and help prepare for intraoperative events in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and efficiency, with opportunities to train others and adapt to surgeon preferences. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are noted in the posting.