Certified Surgical Tech Lead-Neuro

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When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do. 

The Certified Surgical Technician's primary duty is to assist the physician and staff in the performance of procedures. The Certified Surgical Technician will monitor and assist with OSC room turn over between cases. Assists the Instrument Room with daily instrument needs as well as anticipated needs for upcoming scheduled cases. Receives assignments, prepares self and the procedure room, maintains sterile technique, maintains the integrity of specimens and the procedure site, promotes safety through proper handling of supplies and equipment. Educates surgical techs on new supplies and procedures. Precepts new surgical techs. Super user for supplies and procedures. Monitors surgical techs for compliance on established and new processes and sterile tech.

Job Description

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Customer Service:
  - Continuously displays a positive attitude that contributes to improving patient satisfaction results.
  - Applies customer service skills consistent with LCMC’s Customer Service programs.
  - Utilizes the service recovery process to address customers’ concerns or complaints.
  - Treats all customers with dignity, respect, courtesy and compassion.
  - Recognizes customer needs and begins to solve problems as soon as they are apparent.
  - Interacts with patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment.
  - Displays behaviors which focus on the customer by doing what is appropriate the first time.
• Financial Stability:
  - Advises supervisor of current or anticipated problems.
  - Effectively uses time and resources to accomplish their duties.
  - Self-starter who willingly puts forth effort and time and performs tasks with minimal supervision.
  - Resolves conflicting matters and schedules with peers and other staff.
  - Willingly accepts assignments and completes in a timely fashion.
  - Appropriately uses time and attendance system, and adheres to related policies and procedures.
  - Be aware of possible compliance issues, specifically concerning fraud and abuse. Report these immediately.
• Patient Throughput:
  - Keeps patients informed and gives periodic updates as appropriate.
  - Within the scope of position, positively contributes to organizational goal of patient throughput.
• Performance Improvement:
  - Actively promotes and support LCMC’s performance improvement initiatives (i.e., participates in ongoing education, cultural change initiatives, etc.)
  - Is receptive to differing ideas and embraces change.
  - Verbal and written communications are clear, concise and accurate; uses positive non-verbal communication effectively.
  - Demonstrates and actively promotes compliance with all state and federal regulatory and accrediting agencies (i.e., patient safety, infection control, HIPAA, etc.)
  - Adheres to the Medical Center’s policies and procedures, as well as the Code of Conduct and all laws and regulations. Perform your duties in an ethical manner.
  - Ability to work on or with teams to cooperatively reach goals.
  - Appropriately documents in accordance with departmental and organizational policies.
  - Able to apply job knowledge to improve work processes.
• Prepares Self and Surgical Field for Procedure:
  - Gathers necessary equipment and supplies for procedure.
  - Places instruments and supplies in a uniform manner on surgical field maintaining strict sterile technique.
  - Checks functional ability of equipment, removes defective and/or dull instruments and supplies.
  - Evaluates new instruments and equipment.
  - Assists members of the team in donning sterile attire.
  - Anticipates the needs of the physician and/or nurse.
  - Prepares surgical site and drapes patient.
  - Hands instruments, equipment, and supplies throughout the procedure.
  - Maintains a count of supplies.
  - Assists other team members with room preparation for the next procedure.
• Promotes Safety through Proper Handling of Supplies and Equipment:
  - Prevents patient injury through proper handling of equipment.
  - Educates surgical techs on new supplies and procedures
  - Informs team members of malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions.
  - Monitors surgical techs for compliance on established and implementation of new processes and sterile tech
  - Liaison to Surgeons and staff with instrumentation needs and patient throughput
  - Disposes of sharp instruments accordingly.
  - Assures proper patient alignment throughout the procedure
• Receives Information Relative to the Surgical Procedure:
  - Reviews scheduling board upon arrival to department to identify both daily and upcoming instrument needs.
  - Communicates with charge nurse and other surgical techs to ensure rotation of assignments.
  - Adapts in a positive manner to changes in assignments.
  - Refers to the procedure/physician equipment reference manual as needed.
• Maintains Integrity of Procedure Site:
  - Assists with proper closure of surgical site with established sterile protocol.
  - Informs the nurse/physician of complications at procedure site.
  - Applies appropriate sterile dressing at puncture site or surgical site.
• Maintains Proper Inventory Levels:
  - Notifies supervisor of need to reorder supplies as used.
  - Identifies un-sterile, outdated, and contaminated items.
• Maintains Integrity of Specimens/Blood:
  - Places specimens/blood in appropriate container on sterile field.
  - Transfers specimens/blood off sterile field upon request and communicates source of specimen.
• Miscellaneous Functions and Responsibilities:
  - Serves as resource person for members of team.
  - Precepts new surgical techs
  - Assist with reps in scheduling in-services for staff and doctors on new supplies and procedures.
  - Uses time clock appropriately.
  - Reads posted hospital and departmental literature
  - Communicates and assists the Instrument room in order to meet the daily scheduled needs
  - Participates and leads in room turn over and patient throughput.
  - Collaborate with OR techs to manage instrument conflict and coordinate instrument turn over.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of experience Surgical technologist /special procedures

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred: Associate's Degree

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or from the National Certification for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong hand-eye coordination skills
• Strong manual dexterity skills

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Standing - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Walking - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities -
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion -
• Taste or smell -
• Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Near Vision - Very Accurate 20/20
• Far Vision - Very Accurate 20/20
• Color Discrimination - No
• Depth Perception - Moderate
• Hearing - Accurate

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

• Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
• Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
• Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
• Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
• Radiation - Reasonably Anticipated
• Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
• Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
• Dust/particular matter - Reasonably Anticipated
• Other (List) - Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

• Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: No
• Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): Yes
• Adult (16 and up): Yes

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.  

WORK SHIFT:

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s40+ specialtiesand our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart. 
• Give people a reason to smile. 
• Put a little love in your work. 
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.  
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. 
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. 
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. 
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. 
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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