Surgical Tech Coordinator

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.

The surgical technologist clinical coordinator will provide support to the OR RN Clinical Coordinator to coordinate the evaluation, ordering, and implementation of instrumentation, equipment and supplies within a specific service line. The position works collaboratively with the Sterile Processing Department and service line physicians.

• Works with the OR RN Clinical Coordinator to evaluate surgeon requests for new instruments.
• Coordinates with the OR RN Clinical Coordinator, Sterile Processing manager, vendors and surgeon offices for specific surgical case needs.
• 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.
• Works with OR RN Clinical Coordinator and Billing & Documentation specialist on preference cards and preference card changes.
• Acts as a preceptor for all new staff members.
• Provides input in the hiring process.
• Is a resource for the OR RN Clinical Coordinator regarding changes and management of equipment, personal preference cards or staffing issues.
• 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.
• 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.
• Takes “call” as assigned and scrubs for specialty procedures as well as other OR procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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.
• Basic Life Support, within 90 days
• 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.

Preferred: 

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified (TS-C)