Supervisor Surgical Technicians - FT

University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)

Discounted Pharmacy Cost

Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match

PTO & Extended Illness

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking a Supervisor, Surgical Technicians to direct and perform activities related to instrumentation, sterilization, and supplies used in the operating room.

The role involves leading Surgical Technicians, managing staffing and engagement, and ensuring proper OR support from pre to post-op. Candidates should have a surgical technologist background and leadership experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• +2 years of leadership experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in the operating room as directed.
• Lead Surgical Technicians on staffing, performance management, coaching, corrective actions, and employee engagement.
• Support pre and post op room activities including cleaning, testing equipment, scrub procedures, and assisting clinical staff inside the operating room.
• Ensure adequate staff coverage on each shift.
• All other assigned duties related to surgical technologist roles and responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical standards knowledge

Active listening

Scheduling flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical technologist program graduate

Job description

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Job Summary

The Supervisor, Surgical Technicians directs and performs activities related to instrumentation, sterilization, and supplies utilized for patient care in the operating room.

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Assist RN in the operating room as directed
• Serve as leader to Surgical Technicians participating in activities related to staffing, performance management, coaching, corrective actions, and employee engagement
• Assist with pre and post op room support; this may include cleaning, testing equipment, scrub procedures, and assisting clinical staff inside of the operating room
• Ensure adequate staff coverage on each shift
• All other assigned duties related to surgical technologist roles and responsibilities

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• +2 years of leadership experience, leading people and/or processes, preferably in a hospital setting

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• Basic Life Skills Certification (BLS); must obtain within 30 days of hire into the role
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) ADMINISTERED BY National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, NBSTSA, Certified TS-C, or CSA

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical standards and practices of surgical technology
• Good listening skills to comprehend and quickly respond to the needs of the surgeon and surgical team
• High degree of responsiveness to changing schedules and priorities throughout the day

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

Close relationship with OR Materials Management, Instrument Room, OR Staff Development, nursing units, Sterile Processing Department, and various committees in the hospital as assigned.

Physical Capabilities

Work is demanding and requires ability to push, pull, and lift, up to 50 pounds. Requires lots of walking and extended periods of time standing and/or sitting. Effective communication with physicians and OR staff is critical. Near visual acuity required to work with documentation, instrument gauges, dials, and equipment indicators

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to varying indoor temperature changes. Work done intraoperative is performed in a high- risk area for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other biowaste hazards.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional
• Physical
• Spiritual
• Financial
• Career
• Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as "One of the Best Places to Work in Texas" by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates