Certified Surgical Tech Coordinator (CST)

Full Time, Days

Demonstrates expertise and knowledge in designated specialty program. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and patient for each procedure. The coordinator is either present for each case or immediately available. Is accountable for instrumentation, equipment, and supply availability.

• Serves as a coordinator for designated specialty program, responsible for the implementation of change to enhance the program
• Ensures quality, cost effective care for pertinent patient population are cared for in collaboration with clinical coordinator
• Maintains a safe environment and responds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditions and emergent situations
• Ensures all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available, demonstrates ability to troubleshoot equipment as necessary as well as equipment acquisition as necessary
• Communicates changes, inventory needs and updates leader as needed after maintenance and review of physician preference cards
• Responsible for training, development and oversight of other staff that participates in departmental protocols and procedures, equipment and supplies
• Assists with providing input to department leader regarding supplies, recommendations for improvement and education as well as product evaluation
• Proactively serves a liaison for providers to identify and resolve issues that may prevent effectiveness by establishing rapport
• Responsible for quality improvement associated with specialty within the department
• Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient care to meet patient needs to include but not limited to necessary supplies, equipment and implants
  

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
• Required- Graduate of CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program
• Preferred- associate's degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
• Required- 2 years of job-related experience
• Preferred- 3 years of job-related experience
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Certified Surgical Technologist recognized by the Association of Surgical Technologist (A.S.T) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
if American Red Cross, must obtain American Heart Association within 60-days of hire

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