Surgical Tech Service Expert

Stanford Medicine Children's Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,837 - 91,679; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's health organization in Palo Alto is seeking a Surgical Tech Service Expert to provide expertise in advanced surgical procedures. This role requires five years of experience in a surgical tech position, with leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with nursing education. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and have strong knowledge of surgical equipment. Competitive pay is offered based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Surgical Tech in an acute care setting.
• Certified Surgical Technologist or equivalent certification required.
• Strong knowledge of advanced surgical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in first scrub role in advanced surgical procedures.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with management to develop new programs/procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Surgical Equipment

Job description

Company Description

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That’s why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It’s why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. And it’s why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job ID

LP_00022963-2213

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Surgical Tech Service Expert is an advanced practitioner who provides expertise in one or more service lines. Provides expertise in the first scrub role in advanced surgical procedures. Serves as a clinical resource for Surgical Tech staff. Partners with Nursing Education in identifying education needs and collaborates in the development of competency-based orientation program for surgical technologists. Performs the preceptor role in the training of students. Participates and provides input to management in decision‑making activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments and supplies. Leads process improvement initiatives in service area and identifies areas for improvement. Serves on department and hospital committees.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Functions and acts as the recognized expert and is fully responsible and accountable for Service Area of expertise.
• Acts as resource to less experienced team members throughout the day, even when scrubbed.
• Collaborates with OR Educator or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the development and provision of a competency-based orientation program for the scrub role in their service and oversees those orienting within their Service.
• Works in collaboration with OR Management and participates in the annual competency evaluation of Core Team members in their Service.
• Develops and leads PI (Process Improvement) initiatives. Identifies issues that need improvement and follows through with solutions for positive outcome.
• Provides service‑specific in‑services yearly to members of the OR team.
• Actively participates in physician recruitment and on‑boarding activities.
• Partners with Management and Division Chief in the development of new programs/procedures.
• Partners with Management to create staffing models to support block allocation for Service.
• Organizes the work flow, problem‑solves, and manages multiple ongoing priorities.
• Serves as a teacher to the Anesthesia Techs, Operating Room Assistants and SPD Techs on the nuances of supporting their Service.
• Serves as an expert resource to Bio Med/Clinical Engineering, Vendors and Supply Chain, regarding their Service.
• Creates and navigates documents using Microsoft Office programs.
• Maintains and accurately processes and updates surgeon preference cards.
• Performs all surgical technologist functions.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education:

Completion of an accredited program recognized by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or Formal structure surgical program, (e.g., military services)

Experience:

Five (5) years post program experience as a Surgical Tech in an acute care setting with similar patient case load, to include two (2) years specifically in the LPCHS OR (Operating Room).

The two (2) year LPCHS - OR - experience for external candidates/new hires, three (3) years of direct service experience in a particular service in need of an expert and six (6) months of LPCHS experience, in which case the two (2) year LPCHS OR experience could be waived.

License/Certification

• RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support
• or
• Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Surgical Technologist by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• or
• Technician in Surgery - Certified by National Center for Competency Testing

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.
• Knowledge and expert practice in the first scrub role in advanced surgical procedures.
• Skills - Leadership skills by displaying a positive attitude, possesses outstanding listening skills, utilizes assertive communication both in spoken and written word, coaches others to improve performance and is recognized as a team player within the department
• Skills - Time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of department fiscal requirements.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information

Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $58.68 to $66.55

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.