Supervisor/Surgical Support

Tallahassee Memorial; 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 OR support staff in a high-demand hospital environment. You will oversee SSTs, coordinate workflows, and ensure efficient operating room operations.

This role requires BLS, HS/GED, and at least one year as SST with leadership experience preferred; you will mentor the OR team and uphold infection control standards in a demanding acute care setting.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required; Preferred: 2 years technical or college education.
• Minimum: 1 year experience as a Surgical Support Technician or comparable position; two years’ experience in a leadership role preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision of Surgical Support Technicians and general assistance to OR staff.
• Acts in a leadership role assuring SSTs perform duties as assigned and drives efficiency of the Operating Rooms.
• Provides work assignments, coordinates and oversees workflow and activities of SSTs daily.
• Coordinates activities with the OR manager to prioritize work to immediate unit needs.
• Performs orientation for new SSTs and provides input on individual performance.
• Drives performance to meet Operating Room leadership goals.
• Ensures infection control processes are followed and maintained in areas of responsibility.
• Mentors and models behavior for the OR team.

Skills

Leadership

Surgical Support Technician

Infection control

OR coordination

Education

HS/GED

2 years technical or college education (preferred)

Job description

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.

Qualifications

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

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.

Responsibilities

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