Neurosurgery 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.

As our Surgical Tech Coordinator you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments assist the surgical team and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly collaborate effectively within the OR team and contribute directly to the patients healing process.

To be successful in this role you must possess adaptability a strong team-player mindset and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• 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.

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of Surgical Technology training at an accredited school with certification.

CPR certification

Surgical Technician certification preferred

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

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