Children's Hospital Colorado
Surgical Tech Lead
Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Job Overview
The Surgical Technician Lead is a certified clinician who provides intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and Registered Nurses (RN) who care for patients experiencing a surgical intervention or other invasive procedure. This role actively participates in the work of the unit, committee work, and program level activities and projects. In addition, the Lead Technician takes on the additional duties of an Assistant Service Leader for one or more surgical specialties.Qualifications
Education:
Associates degree in Surgical Technology is required.Experience:
Three years of surgical technician experience in an operating room is required.Equivalency:
Graduate of a military training program in surgical technology or Diploma in Surgical Technology with a surgical technologist certification may be considered in lieu of an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology.Certification(s):
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at time of hire. NBSTSA or NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist.Licensure(s):
State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration.Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARENeonate -
30 days to 1yrToddlers - >1yr to 3yrsPre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrsSchool age - >5yrs to 13yrsAdolescent - >13yrs to 18yrsAdult - >18yrs to 65yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.Acts as assistant service leader for one or more surgical specialties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating the purchase of supplies and equipment for the service(s) as needed; acting as a resource to staff and physicians for the services provided; assisting in orientation of staff to the specialty; creating and updating new procedures and preference cards as needed; acquiring loaner equipment/instruments/supplies from outside sources as needed; being a positive role model; and assisting with the implementation of new procedures and/or equipment/instrumentation within the service.Participates in proactive preparation for assigned surgical specialties and/or participates in case review.Assists with room turnovers and set-ups; restocks and orders supplies; utilizes downtime effectively; and participates in department quality improvement activities.Provides in-services to staff as applicable to surgical specialty.Utilizes preference cards to prepare for surgical procedure; scrubs all cases as assigned; anticipates needs of case by opening correct supplies and instruments; is attentive to flow of the surgery so that surgeons' needs are anticipated.Precepts new employees.Perform lead responsibilities for other team members, which include but are not limited to, training, and monitoring.Participates in departmental, divisional, and/or organizational committees and projects as assigned.Acts as a role model and demonstrates advanced subject matter expertise for other team members.Other Information
SCOPE & LEVELGuidelines: Guidelines are generally in the form of stated objectives only with issues and factors largely undefined requiring the employee to exercise creativity and ingenuity in devising criteria, techniques, strategy, and methodologies for approaching assigned functions or projects.Complexity:
Duties performed involve concepts, theories, and concrete factors to be evaluated and weighed requiring a high degree of analytical ability, independent judgment, and decision-making. Acts as a subject matter expert in the field of expertise.Decision Making:
Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.Communications:
Contacts are of a remedial nature involving the resolution of problems and where some degree of discretion and judgment are required in carrying out a major program and/or function of the organization.Supervision Received:
Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Work assignment is generally unstructured and employee is responsible for organizing complex, varied, and simultaneous coordination of several functions, programs, or projects in various stages of completion.Physical Requirements
Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the JobPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAudio-Visual: Color Discrimination: GoodAudio-Visual: Depth Perception: GoodAudio-Visual: Far Vision: GoodAudio-Visual: Hearing: GoodAudio-Visual: Near Vision: GoodGeneral Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per dayMotion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of timeOthers: May assist in lifting, transporting and positioning of patientsOthers: Must be able to tolerate temperature changes, smoke, fumes, and dust.Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: More than 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of timeWORK ENVIRONMENTExposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent.Exposure: Exposure to cold/heat: Frequent.Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.Exposure: Exposure to laser beam: Occasional.Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent.Exposure: Exposure to radiation: Occasional.Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Frequent.Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure.Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively.Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.
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The Surgical Technician Lead is a certified clinician who provides intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and Registered Nurses (RN) who care for patients experiencing a surgical intervention or other invasive procedure. This role actively participates in the work of the unit, committee work, and program level activities and projects. In addition, the Lead Technician takes on the additional duties of an Assistant Service Leader for one or more surgical specialties.Qualifications
Education:
Associates degree in Surgical Technology is required.Experience:
Three years of surgical technician experience in an operating room is required.Equivalency:
Graduate of a military training program in surgical technology or Diploma in Surgical Technology with a surgical technologist certification may be considered in lieu of an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology.Certification(s):
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at time of hire. NBSTSA or NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist.Licensure(s):
State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration.Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARENeonate -
30 days to 1yrToddlers - >1yr to 3yrsPre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrsSchool age - >5yrs to 13yrsAdolescent - >13yrs to 18yrsAdult - >18yrs to 65yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.Acts as assistant service leader for one or more surgical specialties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating the purchase of supplies and equipment for the service(s) as needed; acting as a resource to staff and physicians for the services provided; assisting in orientation of staff to the specialty; creating and updating new procedures and preference cards as needed; acquiring loaner equipment/instruments/supplies from outside sources as needed; being a positive role model; and assisting with the implementation of new procedures and/or equipment/instrumentation within the service.Participates in proactive preparation for assigned surgical specialties and/or participates in case review.Assists with room turnovers and set-ups; restocks and orders supplies; utilizes downtime effectively; and participates in department quality improvement activities.Provides in-services to staff as applicable to surgical specialty.Utilizes preference cards to prepare for surgical procedure; scrubs all cases as assigned; anticipates needs of case by opening correct supplies and instruments; is attentive to flow of the surgery so that surgeons' needs are anticipated.Precepts new employees.Perform lead responsibilities for other team members, which include but are not limited to, training, and monitoring.Participates in departmental, divisional, and/or organizational committees and projects as assigned.Acts as a role model and demonstrates advanced subject matter expertise for other team members.Other Information
SCOPE & LEVELGuidelines: Guidelines are generally in the form of stated objectives only with issues and factors largely undefined requiring the employee to exercise creativity and ingenuity in devising criteria, techniques, strategy, and methodologies for approaching assigned functions or projects.Complexity:
Duties performed involve concepts, theories, and concrete factors to be evaluated and weighed requiring a high degree of analytical ability, independent judgment, and decision-making. Acts as a subject matter expert in the field of expertise.Decision Making:
Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.Communications:
Contacts are of a remedial nature involving the resolution of problems and where some degree of discretion and judgment are required in carrying out a major program and/or function of the organization.Supervision Received:
Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Work assignment is generally unstructured and employee is responsible for organizing complex, varied, and simultaneous coordination of several functions, programs, or projects in various stages of completion.Physical Requirements
Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the JobPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAudio-Visual: Color Discrimination: GoodAudio-Visual: Depth Perception: GoodAudio-Visual: Far Vision: GoodAudio-Visual: Hearing: GoodAudio-Visual: Near Vision: GoodGeneral Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per dayMotion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of timeOthers: May assist in lifting, transporting and positioning of patientsOthers: Must be able to tolerate temperature changes, smoke, fumes, and dust.Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: More than 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of timeWORK ENVIRONMENTExposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent.Exposure: Exposure to cold/heat: Frequent.Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.Exposure: Exposure to laser beam: Occasional.Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent.Exposure: Exposure to radiation: Occasional.Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Frequent.Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure.Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively.Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.
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