Surgical Support Tech- Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

The Lead Surgical Support Technician works closely with CSM to create an SST schedule. Maintains current inventory of cleaning supplies and monitors ordering from internal sources. Supervises the SST for OR turnover and decontamination of all OR equipment, machines and monitors. Reports to the Clinical Staff Managers and is available to assist emergently in any clinical situation to support OR team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the mission of the department to improve patient care experiences.
• Participates in supporting the organization's vision, mission and values and adheres to Standards of Behavior
• Maintains organization, and assembly of all OR tables including ORTHO fracture tables.
• Stock and monitor cleaning supplies
• Collaborate with Environmental Services for terminal cleaning
• Maintains knowledge of Infection Control Policy, JCAHO recommendations, and all Federal guidelines
• Ensure Equipment Storage rooms are clean and organized
• Ensure cleaning of surgical equipment before and after use.
• Other duties as assigned
• Ensure OR hallways are organized and free of clutter to allow safe patient transports throughout the department.
• Communicate with inventory team to ensure cleaning supplies are ordered to perform duties.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement teams and activities.
• Ensure scrub sinks are stocked with surgical scrub necessities.
• Work closely with leadership team to support daily operational flow of the Operating Room.
• Collaborate with Clinical Staff Managers the SST schedules and assignment to meet the needs of the department.
• Oversee the daily operational flow of the SST's duties.

Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Three or more years job related experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS)