Lead Surgical Technologist - Shawnee Mission

Our Promise To You

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Benefits from Day One:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Full time

Day (United States of America)

9100 W 74TH ST

SHAWNEE MISSION

Kansas

66204

Coordinates surgery schedules for physicians' operating rooms, including times, procedure names, and consents. Ensures sterility of all items in the sterile field to prevent surgical infection. Ensures patient safety within the operative environment. Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy. Prep supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical cases using physician preference lists and knowledge of procedures, patient positioning, and sterile technique. Validates correct patient and operative site, keeps accurate counts, labels medication/fluids, adheres to safe handling and disposal of sharps, and maintains a safe, clean environment for patients.

Acts as a liaison between physicians and operating room staff. Serves as a preceptor, role model, and resource for team members, coaching and teaching new team members and students. Increases clinical knowledge and skills independently, working with unfamiliar procedures and surgeons to expand and develop new skills. Other duties as assigned. Works with equipment specialists, managers, and supply utilization specialists to ensure availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Sets up the operating room with supplies and instruments, and works with the hospital surgical coordinator for instrument and supply preference sheet changes.

• Interpersonal Skills [Required]
• Completion of validation skills [Required]
• Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up [Required]
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques [Required]
• Laser skills/training [Required]
• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify treatment plans utilizing patient care protocols. [Required]
• Optimize the use of equipment based on the order or protocol [Required]
• Ensure infection control procedures are followed. [Required]
• Maintain records and communicate information. [Required]
• Maintain current Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (or obtain within 90 days of employment) [Required]
• Utilize and adapt to computer systems, and applications, effective oral and written communication skills [Required]
• Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care which addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety age-appropriate needs of the patient populations served within the department. [Required]

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

• Successful Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program

• 1+ years or experience [Required]

• N/A

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Preferred]
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Preferred] OR State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements -

$26.41 - $49.11

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.