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Denver Health Technologist Senior, Surgical Services (Certified) Vascular in Denver, Colorado
We are recruiting for a motivated Technologist Senior, Surgical Services (Certified) Vascular and Endovascular Service Lead to join our team!
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DepartmentOperating Room
Operating Room is a 12 bed highly skilled unit caring for patients who are considered higher acuity and need a wide variety of surgical specialty needs for the community of Denver, the State of Colorado and surrounding states. The OR provides around the clock staffing 24/7, helping keep minimal call while still providing exceptional care. Nurses and certified surgical technicians (CST) are a critical part of the surgical care team, providing compassionate and skilled patient care in general, specialty and trauma surgeries, including bariatric, ear, nose and throat (ENT), spine and neurosurgery, Genitourinary and Gynecology (GU/GYN) GU/GYN, plastics and hand, gender reassignment, pediatric, oral maxillofacial, ophthalmology, orthopedics, oncology, urology and vascular surge
Job Summary
The Lead Surgical Technologist is a clinical expert for assigned surgical specialties. Under minimal supervision, assumes service line leadership in collaboration with the Service Leader, Charge Nurse, OR Manager and Director to identify and resolve operational issues and/or needs. This includes, but is not limited to: analyzing patient charts to plan for upcoming surgical procedures, evaluating equipment, supply and instrumentation needs, collaborating with vendors and internal auxiliary departments, selection, training and mentoring of team members, pulling cases, supporting teams, performing scrub duties and technical tasks pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 12 Article 43.2. The Lead maintains an understanding of, and ensures compliance, with the regulatory standards, operating room policies and standard work protocol.
Essential Functions:
1.CASE MANAGEMENT Utilizes the surgery schedule, patient chart and Surgical Preference Cards to prepare for upcoming surgical procedures by: analyzing block times, physician notes, diagnostic tests, previous surgeries, equipment availability, supply and instrument needs. Communicates with physicians when questions arise. Arranges for vendor support and specialty items (equipment, supplies, implants, etc.). Collaborates with leadership team when making staff assignments. Builds, maintains and makes updates to Surg (30%) 2.LEADERSHIP Oversees the members of a surgical specialty service to ensure that it is performing effectively and providing optimal patient care. Proactively approaches each surgical case by: assessing patient needs, evaluating, planning, collaborating, and encouraging positive communication while directing the healthcare team. Visible in the operating rooms daily. Delegates tasks to promote a sense of "team work". (20%) 3. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST Performs direct and indirect preoperative surgical care for pediatric, adult, geriatric and vulnerable patient populations. Scrubs for minor/major/complex surgical procedures. Responsible for procurement and handling of instrumentation, supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Utilizes knowledge, training and skills to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and ensure quality patient care. (15%) 4.PROJECTS Identifies new projects aimed at improving systems and processes in the operating room. Defines, plans, communicates, executes, delegates and manages project from start to finish. (15%) 5.MANAGEMENT OF EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPLIES Ascertains the availability of equipment, instruments and supplies by collaborating with the leadership team, vendors and internal auxiliary departments. Participates in and gathers data for ne or replacement equipment. Assists and collaborates with SPD to build and maintain instrument sets. Arranges for broken or damaged items to be repaired or replaced. Researches and arranges for the use of new technology, equipment and supplies. Directly communicates with vendors and internal auxiliary departments to request quotes, place requisitions and establish Lawson numbers. Reports supply chain issues and requests substitute items. (10%) 6.EDUCATION, MENTOR AND PRECEPT Facilitates learning by assisting staff to meet service specific technical and professional objectives. Arranges schedules, serves as an evaluator, providing feedback, support and guidance. Coordinates and conducts service specific education and training about equipment, supplies and instrumentation. (i.e. daily huddle, Monday morning in-service, bi-annual Skills Day, fast talks). Develops training/resource tools (visual, hands on, etc.) utilizing the preoperative SharePoint site to... For full info follow application link.
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