Surgical Technologist Lead
Company: University Of Maryland Medical System
Location: Owings Mills
Posted on: March 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description
OverviewUnder general supervision performs delegated patient care
functions assisting in surgical procedures and in the preparation
of supplies and equipment in an operating room. Provides high level
input to unit operations.Key ResponsibilitiesThe following
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job
duties performed by personnel so classified.1. Assists in the
preparation of the operating room and in the selection of surgical
instruments and equipment by reviewing the surgeon preference list
and conferring with the circulating nurse to gather appropriate
equipment.A. Counts needles, sponges and instruments.B. Ensures
medications on the sterile field are properly labeled.C. Ensures
fluids are maintained at a safe temperature.D. Ensures
instrumentation is cleaned at point of use, restrung, and sprayed
with enzymatic cleaner.2. Performs preoperative preparation of
patients, including skin preparation, draping and positioning
patients for procedures in accordance with department procedures
and protocols, as needed.A. Matches preference cards [PLs] to
correct scheduled cases and work with assigned RN to update PLs
working with individual surgeons and surgical services.3. Hands
instruments to the surgeon as requested and/or required, preparing
suture material for use, and assisting with gowning and gloving of
surgical team in accordance with departmental protocols.4. Performs
duties associated with basic patient care, including picking-up
blood, delivering specimens to clinical laboratories, performing
room turnover between cases, escorting patients when assigned and
checking emergency carts for needed supplies. Transports patients
and runs errands as directed by RN.5. Matches preference cards to
correct scheduled cases. Works with the surgeon to update
preference cards as needed to ensure accuracy.6. Assists in the
preparation of supplies for sterilization including pre-cleaning,
washing and wrapping instrument.7. Provides oversight and
accountability for team members. Ensures appropriate sterilization
methods are used with various implants, instruments and supplies
using standardized sterilized indicators.8. Ensures that
instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and specialty items are
obtained, stored, and ready for use. Work with leadership and staff
to limit supply and instrument costs through good inventory
control.9. Reviews and assists revising policies and procedures10.
Promotes a continual learning environment by providing training to
others formally and informally.11. Active participation in
regulatory preparedness including Joint Commission with specific
task assignments.12. Completes and sends work orders for
environment of care or equipment issues.13. Directs preceptors and
assists RN educators to promote learning for new staff orienting to
the scrub role. Assists with the orientation of new staff.A.
Provides formal and informal education (in-service) to staff.14.
Assists in the development of individualized orientation programs
and collaborates with other team members in evaluating students.15.
Participates in a departmental committee related to polices,
procedures and protocols.16. Leads unit-based projects and
participates in unit or organizational committees.17. Serves as
lead for service line or assists service line coordinator ensuring
that all equipment and supplies for service line are ordered and
maintained.18. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum QualificationsEducation: High School diploma or equivalent
(GED) is required. Completion of 15 continuing education units
(CEU) required. Completion of a Surgical Technologist training
program required.Experience: 5 years of related experience
required. Proficiency in 3 service lines and expertise in 1
required (Not required in Labor & Delivery and
Cardiac)Licensure/Certifications: BLS certification required.
Certification from a National certification program as a Surgical
Technologist required
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO
guidelines. -Compensation
Keywords: University Of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore , Surgical Technologist Lead, Healthcare , Owings Mills, Maryland
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