Technologist Senior, Surgical Services (Certified) Vascular - Denver Health

We are recruiting for a motivated Technologist Senior, Surgical Services
(Certified) Vascular and Endovascular Service Lead to join our team!
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DepartmentOperating Room
Operating Room is a 12 bed highly skilled unit caring for patients who are
considered higher acuity and need a wide variety of surgical specialty needs
for the community of Denver, the State of Colorado and surrounding states.
The OR provides around the clock staffing 24/7, helping keep minimal call
while still providing exceptional care. Nurses and certified surgical
technicians (CST) are a critical part of the surgical care team,
providing compassionate and skilled patient care in general, specialty and
trauma surgeries, including bariatric, ear, nose and throat (ENT),
spine and neurosurgery, Genitourinary and Gynecology (GU/GYN)
GU/GYN, plastics and hand, gender reassignment, pediatric, oral
maxillofacial, ophthalmology, orthopedics, oncology, urology and
vascular surge
Job Summary
The Lead Surgical Technologist is a clinical expert for assigned surgical
specialties. Under minimal supervision, assumes service line leadership in
collaboration with the Service Leader, Charge Nurse, OR Manager and
Director to identify and resolve operational issues and/or needs. This
includes, but is not limited to: analyzing patient charts to plan for
upcoming surgical procedures, evaluating equipment, supply and
instrumentation needs, collaborating with vendors and internal auxiliary
departments, selection, training and mentoring of team members, pulling
cases, supporting teams, performing scrub duties and technical tasks
pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 12 Article 43.2. The Lead
maintains an understanding of, and ensures compliance, with the regulatory
standards, operating room policies and standard work protocol.
Essential Functions:
1.CASE MANAGEMENT
Utilizes the surgery schedule, patient chart and Surgical Preference Cards
to prepare for upcoming surgical procedures by: analyzing block times,
physician notes, diagnostic tests, previous surgeries, equipment
availability, supply and instrument needs. Communicates with physicians
when questions arise. Arranges for vendor support and specialty items
(equipment, supplies, implants, etc.). Collaborates with leadership
team when making staff assignments. Builds, maintains and makes updates to
Surg
(30%)
2.LEADERSHIP
Oversees the members of a surgical specialty service to ensure that it is
performing effectively and providing optimal patient care. Proactively
approaches each surgical case by: assessing patient needs, evaluating,
planning, collaborating, and encouraging positive communication while
directing the healthcare team. Visible in the operating rooms daily.
Delegates tasks to promote a sense of "team work".
(20%)
3. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Performs direct and indirect preoperative surgical care for pediatric,
adult, geriatric and vulnerable patient populations. Scrubs for
minor/major/complex surgical procedures. Responsible for procurement and
handling of instrumentation, supplies and equipment needed for surgical
procedures. Utilizes knowledge, training and skills to anticipate the needs
of the surgeon and ensure quality patient care.
(15%)
4.PROJECTS
Identifies new projects aimed at improving systems and processes in the
operating room. Defines, plans, communicates, executes, delegates and
manages project from start to finish.
(15%)
5.MANAGEMENT OF EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPLIES
Ascertains the availability of equipment, instruments and supplies by
collaborating with the leadership team, vendors and internal auxiliary
departments. Participates in and gathers data for ne or replacement
equipment. Assists and collaborates with SPD to build and maintain instrument
sets. Arranges for broken or damaged items to be repaired or replaced.
Researches and arranges for the use of new technology, equipment and
supplies. Directly communicates with vendors and internal auxiliary
departments to request quotes, place requisitions and establish Lawson
numbers. Reports supply chain issues and requests substitute items.
(10%)
6.EDUCATION, MENTOR AND PRECEPT
Facilitates learning by assisting staff to meet service specific technical and
professional objectives. Arranges schedules, serves as an evaluator,
providing feedback, support and guidance. Coordinates and conducts service
specific education and training about equipment, supplies and
instrumentation. (i.e. daily huddle, Monday morning in-service,
bi-annual Skills Day, fast talks). Develops training/resource tools
(visual, hands on, etc.) utilizing the preoperative SharePoint site
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