What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist Lead position at HCA HealthONE?
Description
Hourly Wage Estimate: $29.57 - $46.37 / hour
Learn More About The benefits Offered For This Job.
The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical Technologist Lead? At HCA HealthONE Aurora, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
HCA HealthONE Aurora, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist Lead like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary And Qualifications
The Lead Surgical Technologist delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing various functions to support the efficient operation of the surgical suite. Under the supervision of the Circulating RN, the Lead Surgical Technologist prepares the surgical suite, positions and prepares the patient, and provides instruments, equipment, and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure. The Lead Surgical Technologist ensures a sterile field, proper instrument counts, and proper operation of instruments and equipment. The Lead Surgical Technologist participates in patient-specific care as directed and follows service excellence standards to promote optimum patient satisfaction. In addition, the Lead Surgical Technologist assists with ongoing training and/or precepting of new and current employees as directed by the supervisor. The Lead Surgical Technologist is responsible for ensuring new processes, equipment and other changes are communicated and/or taught to other Surgical Technologists.
Organizes the operating suite with instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day. Reviews daily cases to ensure adequate stocking. Ensures proper functioning of equipment/instruments prior to procedures.
Creates and maintains an orderly sterile instrument table. Utilizes physician preference cards for efficient setup.
Prepares for emergency and add on cases rapidly and effectively.
Transports patients to and from surgical suite as needed.
Assists in the transfer, positioning, prepping, and draping of patients for surgical procedures in accordance with hospital standards.
Performs and/or assists in scrub/gown/glove process for self and team.
Assists the surgeon during each procedure by passing requested/required equipment, instruments, medications, sponges, sutures, etc.. Performs other duties as instructed, such as holding retractors and cutting sutures.
Anticipates situations and functions with a proactive awareness to help the surgical team maintain attention on the operative field.
Monitors the patient and any equipment in use to identify issues requiring immediate action. Reports and/or responds calmly and efficiently.
Assists in the maintenance and care of surgical specimens. Handles surgical specimens according to hospital policy.
Follows department procedures for proper procurement, labeling, and handling of medications, I.V. fluids, and irrigating fluids in the surgical services area.
Operates specialty equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations and policy/procedures.
Completes all sponge, sharp, and instrument counts and reports all discrepancies to the nurse or surgeon.
Performs thorough, prompt room turnover between procedures, including cleaning, restocking of supplies, and setup/cleaning/removal of equipment and instrumentation as needed.
Participates in patient and procedural verification.
Responds to lifesaving situations, including fire and disaster situations.
Responds promptly to on-call situations as scheduled.
Helps maintain a safe, organized environment for personnel and patients. Demonstrates commitment to patient safety initiatives including patient falls and restraints.
Ensures patient privacy and comfort. Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records, and advocates for patient rights as needed.
Applies the principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and maintain optimum patient care. Follows universal precautions as required by hospital and OSHA policies.
Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, and co-workers. Utilizes appropriate chains of command to communicate pertinent information.
Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
Maintains knowledge of surgical specialties and ability to scrub for multiple types of procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of procedure-related anatomy and physiology.
Contributes to performance improvement initiatives and works toward meeting and exceeding core measures, patient safety, and service excellence goals.
Participates in the peer interview process for candidates for hire.
Assists in employee orientation, training, education programs, performance improvement, and quality control activities and initiatives.
Serves as a positive role model and resource for peers. Shares knowledge with team members and ensures new processes, equipment, policies/procedures, etc. are communicated to the team promptly.
Assists in the hiring process by participating in the peer interview process.
Develops orientation manual and assists with orientation of new personnel. Serves as a positive role model and resource for peers.
Meets with new hire Surgical Techs at hospital-wide orientation. Precepts all new Surgical Techs to ensure unit expectations and standards are known and followed.
Ensures new processes, equipment, policies/procedures, etc. are communicated to Surgical Techs promptly.
Leads by example as reflected in positive feedback from patients and staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Surgical Technologist Lead opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Hourly Wage Estimate: $29.57 - $46.37 / hour
Learn More About The benefits Offered For This Job.
The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical Technologist Lead? At HCA HealthONE Aurora, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
HCA HealthONE Aurora, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist Lead like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary And Qualifications
The Lead Surgical Technologist delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing various functions to support the efficient operation of the surgical suite. Under the supervision of the Circulating RN, the Lead Surgical Technologist prepares the surgical suite, positions and prepares the patient, and provides instruments, equipment, and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure. The Lead Surgical Technologist ensures a sterile field, proper instrument counts, and proper operation of instruments and equipment. The Lead Surgical Technologist participates in patient-specific care as directed and follows service excellence standards to promote optimum patient satisfaction. In addition, the Lead Surgical Technologist assists with ongoing training and/or precepting of new and current employees as directed by the supervisor. The Lead Surgical Technologist is responsible for ensuring new processes, equipment and other changes are communicated and/or taught to other Surgical Technologists.
Organizes the operating suite with instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day. Reviews daily cases to ensure adequate stocking. Ensures proper functioning of equipment/instruments prior to procedures.
Creates and maintains an orderly sterile instrument table. Utilizes physician preference cards for efficient setup.
Prepares for emergency and add on cases rapidly and effectively.
Transports patients to and from surgical suite as needed.
Assists in the transfer, positioning, prepping, and draping of patients for surgical procedures in accordance with hospital standards.
Performs and/or assists in scrub/gown/glove process for self and team.
Assists the surgeon during each procedure by passing requested/required equipment, instruments, medications, sponges, sutures, etc.. Performs other duties as instructed, such as holding retractors and cutting sutures.
Anticipates situations and functions with a proactive awareness to help the surgical team maintain attention on the operative field.
Monitors the patient and any equipment in use to identify issues requiring immediate action. Reports and/or responds calmly and efficiently.
Assists in the maintenance and care of surgical specimens. Handles surgical specimens according to hospital policy.
Follows department procedures for proper procurement, labeling, and handling of medications, I.V. fluids, and irrigating fluids in the surgical services area.
Operates specialty equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations and policy/procedures.
Completes all sponge, sharp, and instrument counts and reports all discrepancies to the nurse or surgeon.
Performs thorough, prompt room turnover between procedures, including cleaning, restocking of supplies, and setup/cleaning/removal of equipment and instrumentation as needed.
Participates in patient and procedural verification.
Responds to lifesaving situations, including fire and disaster situations.
Responds promptly to on-call situations as scheduled.
Helps maintain a safe, organized environment for personnel and patients. Demonstrates commitment to patient safety initiatives including patient falls and restraints.
Ensures patient privacy and comfort. Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records, and advocates for patient rights as needed.
Applies the principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and maintain optimum patient care. Follows universal precautions as required by hospital and OSHA policies.
Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, and co-workers. Utilizes appropriate chains of command to communicate pertinent information.
Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
Maintains knowledge of surgical specialties and ability to scrub for multiple types of procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of procedure-related anatomy and physiology.
Contributes to performance improvement initiatives and works toward meeting and exceeding core measures, patient safety, and service excellence goals.
Participates in the peer interview process for candidates for hire.
Assists in employee orientation, training, education programs, performance improvement, and quality control activities and initiatives.
Serves as a positive role model and resource for peers. Shares knowledge with team members and ensures new processes, equipment, policies/procedures, etc. are communicated to the team promptly.
Assists in the hiring process by participating in the peer interview process.
Develops orientation manual and assists with orientation of new personnel. Serves as a positive role model and resource for peers.
Meets with new hire Surgical Techs at hospital-wide orientation. Precepts all new Surgical Techs to ensure unit expectations and standards are known and followed.
Ensures new processes, equipment, policies/procedures, etc. are communicated to Surgical Techs promptly.
Leads by example as reflected in positive feedback from patients and staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Registered Surgical Technologist through DORA
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Vocational training program in Surgical Technology preferred
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Surgical Technologist Lead opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $30 - $46
