Surgical Navigator - Certified Surgical Technologist

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Job Description

Assists in the development, implementation and communication of sustained quality and resource-optimized measures, during the intraoperative phase. Advises the management team in the Surgical and Supply Chain departments on operational improvement, cost containment, preference card development and supply utilization. This position requires a sound knowledge of supply chain movement and intraoperative clinical experience as well as strong communication skills and leadership abilities.

Success will be measured by performance in five critical categories of activity:
Preference card maintenance, waste reduction, resource savings/optimization opportunities, surgeon on-boarding, and supply conversion facilitation.

• Rounds daily in the OR to communicate with surgeons/staff and obtain all updates to preference cards.
• Works collaboratively with Clinical Coordinators to maintain and update all preference cards.
• Maintains direct communication with surgeons and coordinators/leads of specialty lines, staff.
• Works with appropriate stakeholders to define resources for cases.
• Identifies cost effective materials/supplies, and works with supply chain, OR director and coordinators, to develop and implement plans to change where applicable.
• Reviews the surgical schedule; collaborates with Clinical Coordinators to ensure appropriate cards are updated so Supply Chain/SPD/Pharmacy/OR have resources available.
• Facilitates supplier/vendor changes that result in new or substitute products. Works with supply chain, vendors, surgeons and OR staff to coordinate new product trials and conversion efforts in a logical manner.
• Maintains a progress record pertaining to core activities for reporting and facilitating system-wide improvements.

Required Minimum Education:

Vocational/Technical Degree

Specialty/Major:
Surgical Tech Program

Licensure/Certification

Required:

Completion of Surgical Technologist Program

(Must have active Surgical Technologist Certification)

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

3 years of experience in a peri-operative setting

Skills Required:

Proficient in Microsoft Office with a specific emphasis on Excel

Other Skills Preferred:
Detail-oriented; excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills; familiarity with EPIC Op-Time and HSM

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• May require lifting/carrying (0-50lbs) 1-33% of job
• May require pushing/pulling (0-50lbs) 1-33% of job
• Sitting - 67-100%
• Walking - 1-33%
• Standing - 34-66%

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affiantative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email  . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at