Supervisor/Surgical Support

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is seeking a Surgical Support Technician Supervisor to lead SSTs in the OR and partner with the OR manager to ensure efficient, safe patient care.

You will oversee daily workflow, orientation of new SSTs, uphold infection control standards, and mentor the OR team while ensuring compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Must have HS/GED; preferred two years of technical or college education.
• Minimum one year experience as a Surgical Support Technician or comparable role; leadership experience preferred.
• BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of Surgical Support Technicians and support OR staff.
• Coordinate daily SST workflow with the OR manager; orient new SSTs.
• Ensure infection control processes are followed and mentor the OR team.

Skills

Leadership

SST supervision

Infection control

Mentoring

Education

HS/GED

2 years technical/college education (preferred)

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Provides direct supervision of Surgical Support Technicians and general assistance to OR staff. Acts in a leadership role assuring that the SSTs are performing duties as assigned and drives efficiency of the Operating Rooms. The SST supervisor provides work assignments, coordinates and oversees workflow and activities of the SST’s on a daily basis. Coordinates activities with the OR manager to assure that work is prioritized in a manner that supports immediate unit needs. Performs orientation for new SST’s, provides input as to individual performance. The SST supervisor drives performance to meet the goals of the Operating Room leadership. Assures that infection control processes are followed and maintained for areas of responsibility. Acts as a mentor and role model to the OR team.

Reports:

Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager

Supervises:

Surgical Support Technicians

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

HS/GED required; Preferred: 2 years technical or college education

Required Experience:

Minimum: One (1) year experience as a Surgical Support Technician or comparable position; two (2) years’ experience in a leadership role preferred

Required Certification/License/Registry:

BLS certification required

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.