Surgical Technologist Supervisor

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights or weekends

7 paid holidays

Job summary

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is seeking a Surgical Technologist Supervisor to lead the Surgical Tech staff in our ASC in Spokane, WA. The role supports instrument and equipment readiness, coordination with physicians, and drives efficiency while meeting financial goals.

The ideal candidate will have accredited Surgical Technology education, WA registration, BLS, and preferably CST and orthopedics supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• Must hold a current Surgical Technologist registration in the State of WA.
• BLS Certification (within 30 days of hire).
• Certified Surgical Technologist (preferred).
• Ortho & supervisor experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise Surgical Technologist staff, including hiring, training, and competencies.
• Maintain instruments, implants, supplies, and equipment with proper sterile processing standards.
• Coordinate with physicians to ensure instruments and implants are ready for each case.
• Ensure OR Department workflow is productive and meets financial and operational goals.
• Coordinate with vendors for instrument processing, training, and equipment updates.
• Assist ASC Director with administrative duties and capital budgeting.

Skills

Surgical terminology

Orthopedics knowledge

Instrument handling

Sterile processing

Emergency response

Team leadership

EMR software

Vendors coordination

Education

Graduate from accredited Surgical Technology Program

WA Surgical Technologist registration

BLS Certification

Certified Surgical Technologist (preferred)

Ortho & supervisor experience (preferred)

Job description

The Orthopaedic Surgery Center
601 W 5th Ave Suite 500
Spokane, WA 99204, USA

NWOS is hiring for a Surgical Technologist Supervisor to join our ASC. No nights or weekends - 7 paid Holidays off per year.

This position is responsible for supervising the Surgical Technologist staff and ensuring necessary instruments, implants, supplies and equipment are available for every surgical case while focusing on departmental financial and operation goals. The Surgical Technologist Supervisor must coordinate with applicable vendors, the Support Services department, and all other applicable NWOS staff. Additionally, the Surgical Technologist Supervisor assists the ASC Director with administrative duties as assigned.

SHIFT: Mon - Fri 8 hour shifts

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Surgical Tech Supervisor is an essential part of the OR team. This role encompasses many diverse tasks and supports teamwork and continuity of services throughout the OR Department.

• Responsible for supervising the Surgical Technologist staff which includes hiring, training, education and competencies, as well as disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for maintaining instruments, implants, supplies and equipment instruction for use, sterile processing standards of practice, and sterilization/disinfection documentation requirement.
• Communicates directly with physicians to ensure all instruments, implants, supplies and equipment are ready for each case.
• Coordinates and provides support to ensure OR Department workflow is productive and efficient.
• Coordinates and provides support to ensure financial and operational goals are met for the OR Department.
• Coordinates with vendors to insure instruments, implants, supplies and equipment are available and processed for all surgical cases.
• Coordinates with vendors to ensure training of Surgical Technologists and nursing staff on new instrumentation, implants, supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates with Sterile Processing Department to ensure sterilization 'Instruction for Use' processes are followed for each specific type of instrument and implant.
• Assists the OR Manager and Support Services Director with Administrative duties i.e. Capital Budget, contracts, and other duties as assigned.
• Participates in the analysis of new procedures and products for TOSC.
• Responsible for implant inventory and outdating.
• Reorder consignment implants weekly.
• Maintains and updates physician preference cards.
• Works with the Facilities Coordinator to troubleshoot faulty medical equipment and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance needs.
• Upholds NWOS's 19 Fundamentals and holds team accountable.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology, specifically orthopedics, utilized within the operating room environment.
• Knowledge of department specific procedures and safety requirements.
• Ability to identify and utilize surgical instruments, equipment, sutures, dressings and medications in the Operating Room according to competencies.
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills of biological sciences in preparing and implementing operating room procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and analyze complex situations.
• Ability to lift and position patients as appropriate for the procedure being done.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
• Ability to make judgments on and respond to actual emergencies and emergency drills.
• Ability to operate and maneuver procedural equipment.
• Demonstrate accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate use of effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Knowledge of Microsoft computer programs and Electronic Medical Record.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology Program
• Must hold a current Surgical Technologist registration in the State of WA
• BLS Certification (within 30 days of hire)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (preferred)
• Ortho & supervisor experience (preferred)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Surgical Tech Supervisor will oversee any and all Surgical Tech departmental staff. This position will be responsible for setting goals and expectations for performance and deadlines to comply with company's plans and vision; policies, procedures and governmental regulations. Organizing workflow and ensuring that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks. Monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an ASC environment. Interaction with staff and others is constant and interrupted. Requires full range of body motion including handling and helping lift patients. Eye and hand coordination is required as well as manual and finger dexterity to manipulate equipment. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Extensive walking, standing, sitting, stooping, frequent pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as occasional team lifting of heavier objects. There may be potential exposure to: blood and body fluids, sharps, hazardous chemicals, and solutions. Requires working under stress and some urgent situations and with patients who could be sick, irritable, upset, or confused. Requires ability to work in an environment which may be very stressful with occasional changes in noise levels.

HIRING RANGE:

$30.48 - $57.82

Qualifications

Education

Required

Technical/other training or better in Surgical Technology.

Experience

Required

1 year:

1 year:

Supervisory / Management Experience of a team

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Auto Insurance

Driver's License

Certified Surgical Tech

Basic Life Support

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