Urology Surgical Tech Coordinator

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

1. Works with the OR RN Clinical Coordinator to evaluate surgeon requests for new instruments.
2. Coordinates with the OR RN Clinical Coordinator, Sterile Processing manager, vendors and surgeon offices for specific surgical case needs.
3. Works with materials management & sterile processing staff and OR RN Clinical Coordinator to inventory specialty items, check outdates on products, and talk to product representatives about costs and requested products. Periodically reviews specialty case cart supplies, custom packs, etc., to determine cost effectiveness.
4. Works with OR RN Clinical Coordinator and Billing & Documentation specialist on preference cards and preference card changes.
5. Acts as a preceptor for all new staff members.
6. Provides input in the hiring process.
7. Is a resource for the OR RN Clinical Coordinator regarding changes and management of equipment, personal preference cards or staffing issues.
8. Identifies educational needs for the team and surgeons and facilitates, in conjunction with the Clinical Educator, in-services for new equipment or instruments and staff orientation.
9. Is knowledgeable and understands surgical standards, policies and procedures as they relate to the Surgical Technician role and validates team members are following them appropriately.
10. Takes “call” as assigned and scrubs for specialty procedures as well as other OR procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of Surgical Technology training at an accredited school or Completion of the Surgical Tech On the Job training orientation program. 

Minimum of 2 years in an acute surgical setting or GI clinical setting.

Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and their associated care; knowledge of surgical supplies and equipment and knowledge of medical and surgical asepsis and infection control principles.

Knowledge of Joint Commission standards, ability to work with different levels of education and backgrounds; demonstrate effective oral and written communication and time management skills.