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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Lead Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 9
Full-timeCastle Rock, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Ability to lead employees of the specialty area in the delivery of patient care.
  • Ability to lead performance improvement initiatives on the assigned unit.
  • Excellent clinical practice knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge to the unit setting.
  • Ability to act as a role model for professionalism on the assigned unit.
  • Basic skills related to aseptic/sterile technique and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
  • Technical/vocational school education; field of study must be Surgical Technology, an LPN program, an RN program, or related military training.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a clinical setting related to the area of specialty.
  • Basic Life Support CPR certification.
  • A required credential of either Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), or Technician in Surgery-Certified (NTSC).

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate all aspects of team readiness for surgical procedures, including room setup, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
  • Collaborate with pre-op nurses and the anesthesia team to ensure patient readiness.
  • Assist the team with safe and appropriate operating room turnover times and direct ancillary personnel participating in room turnover.
  • Monitor first-case start and turnover times to ensure goals are met, and make rounds during the shift to ensure efficient progress of cases.
  • Work with PACU leadership to ensure space availability and maintain throughput, communicating with senior leadership if the operating room is put on hold because of PACU bed availability.
  • Manage and maintain all Doctor Preference Cards for the specialty to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Assess capital purchase needs for the specialty and work with the leadership team to prioritize purchases.
  • Communicate with physicians and surgery team members regarding product requests, and participate in unit- and department-based budgeting and budget support.
  • Oversee other healthcare team members in the surgical environment, assisting with orientation, training, and education of new personnel.
  • Participate in interviewing, make hiring recommendations, and collaborate with the Nurse Manager on performance appraisals.
  • Act as a liaison between departments regarding orders, instrumentation, scheduling, and surgical patient-care issues.
  • Perform the surgical scrub role by anticipating the surgeon's needs and keeping the circulating nurse informed of needs throughout a procedure.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to handle challenging situations and personalities.
  • Motivational and leadership skills.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a healthcare leadership or management role.
  • Experience with current performance improvement frameworks and methodologies.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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