Lead Surgical Tech - Cardiovascular OR - FT 3P - 11P - 5000 Sign-on & Referral Bonus
Company: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Location: Missouri City
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Lead Surgical Technologist position
serves as a clinical resource/expert for Surgical Technology staff
and creates an environment for the delivery of safe patient care
and assists others in developing their skills and knowledge. This
position requires proficient knowledge and skills necessary to
carry out delegated tasks associated with the safe and efficient
operating room support functions, anticipating the needs of the
surgeon and nursing staff to support the patient during the
surgical procedures. The Lead Surgical Technologist position
reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse,
ensuring other team members do the same. The Lead Surgical
Technologist position is responsible for assigned non-nursing
functions and practices relationship centered care in concert with
Houston Methodist values. Other duties for this position include
participating in the selection, training, education, development
and evaluation of the Surgical Tech team, validating competencies
of Surgical Techs prior to release from orientation, general
patient care and department upkeep, as delegated by licensed
personnel.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Role models to team members effective communication skills,
assisting in their development of such skills. Teaches others to
critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and
follows up consistently.
- Independently and expertly executes the duties and
responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource, guiding and
mentoring colleagues' though processes in complex situations in
order to provide optimal patient care. Provides structured feedback
with examples.
- Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit.
Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and
responding positively to requests for assistance.
- Participates in the selection, training, education, development
and evaluation of the Surgical Tech team. Develops skills of team
members and continually assists with improving skills, performance
and outcomes. Validates competencies of Surgical Techs prior to
release from orientation. Participates in staff evaluations by
providing information regarding clinical skills, knowledge base and
interpersonal skills.
- Effectively supports management to implement protocols and
objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff
performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.
Initiates recommendations, collaborating with management, for
improvement of employee engagement score.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares room, equipment and supplies to accommodate planned
procedures. Supports the physician with surgical procedures;
anticipates the needs of the surgeon and nursing staff to support
the patient during the surgical procedures. Assists with the care
of instruments, equipment and supplies following surgical
procedure.
- Validates potential revisions and accurately updates physician
preference cards.
- Executes above average clinical and critical thinking skills in
challenging procedures and patient care situations, utilizing
conflict management techniques as appropriate. Drives service
improvements to impact overall physician satisfaction for their
department and department patient satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Upholds established hospital and department policies,
procedures, and standards as well as scope of practice for Surgical
Techs. Reports observed variances in practices to department
management.
- Ensures implementation of evidence-based practices within the
department. Participates in debriefing and quality improvement
practices to ensure quality patient care. Partners with hospital
Education to identify educational needs in partnership with unit
and hospital-based education specialists.
- Contributes to identification of corrective action and
improvement activities, impacting department and hospital quality
and safety targets, reporting near misses, and collaborating with
the interprofessional team.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists team members in maintaining inventories. Maintains
efficient use of surgical supplies and minimizes opening of
supplies until confirmation that will be used during surgery; does
not waste supplies. Collaborates with physicians to identify
cost-saving initiatives.
- Organizes time effectively and sets priorities, minimizing
incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads
efficiently and helps other team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborates with interprofessional health care team and
initiates department process improvement. Serves on department and
hospital committees, such as Shared Governance, Service Team Lead
Committee, etc.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and
learning towards expertise in competencies with a focus on
continual development. Completes and updates the My Development
plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include:
GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full
completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist
program or military training equivalency
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Five years of experience as a Surgical Technologist, serving as
a clinical resource for three years in surgical specialty service
lines
- Experience in the role of a service line team lead or
preceptor
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
- CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant (NCCSA) OR
- TS-C - Technologist in Surgery-Certified (NCCT) OR
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) OR
- GRNDF - Surgical Technologist Met Grandfather Clause (Bill 643)
-- Grandfather clause (Bill 643): The bill includes an extensive
grandfather clause exempting all individuals employed to practice
surgical technology in a health care facility before Sept. 1, 2009.
The clarification notes that legislation does not state employed
"on" Sept. 1, 2009, but rather "before that date. A surgical
technologist who was employed before Sept. 1, 2009, may remain
employed as a surgical technologist without meeting the
certification requirement. SB1239, Sec 259.002: 30 CEUs shall be
completed every two years
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
- Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
including, organizing work flow and actively participating in
problem-solving
- Demonstrates expertise in a minimum of three surgical specialty
service lines and serve as a clinical resource
- Demonstrates proficiency in the surgical technologist role in
the provision of surgical assistance during a variety of surgical
procedures
- Demonstrates critical thinking, creativity and versatility in
handling complex situations and problem solving. Calmly manages the
most complex clinical and interpersonal situations. Recognizes when
to utilize additional resources
- Demonstrates proficient knowledge of instruments sets, the use
of the individual surgical instruments, surgical supplies and the
use of the supplies
- Demonstrates appropriate skills of sterile technique.
Demonstrates competency in decontamination and use of autoclave
equipmentSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) NoON-CALL**Note that employees may
be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe
Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* YesTRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by
department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to
leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of
unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in
Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. With more than 1,300
affiliated physicians and 2,900 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar
Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including
comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics
and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women's services;
childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive
care; and advanced imaging - all backed by our focus on healing
people today and offering hope for tomorrowHouston Methodist is an
equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled
persons and veterans.Equal Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a
sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.
Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or
harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with
Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics
protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral
Protected Veterans requested.
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