Surgical Technologist - YNHH (Old Greenwich)

OverviewTo be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Perioperative Surgical Technologist Specialty Lead partners with the RN Specialty Coordinator to organize patient care activities and serves as the primary Surgical Technologist clinical resource to the Operating Room team in the designated specialty(s) to provide high quality surgical care. The Surgical Tech Specialty Lead supports the overall coordination of the surgical specialty and actively collaborates with physicians and staff to facilitate the dynamic environment of perioperative services. The Surgical Tech Specialty Lead will also support coordination of competency-based experiences to Surgical Technologist and onboarding of Surgical Technologists at Yale New Haven Hospital.EEO / AA / Disability / Veteran

Responsibilities 1. Patient and Family Experience1.1 Role model YNHH Standards of Professional Behavior in all we do : Put patients and families first2. Staff Engagement2.1 Encourage and mentor surgical technologists with clinical competencies3. Quality and Safety : Accountability / Expectation3.1 Demonstrates knowledge and implements patient safety and quality improvements for the defined surgical specialty(s)4. Clinical Care4.1 Serves as the primary surgeon interface for the designated surgical specialty(s)5. Financial Management5.1 Oversight of the OR throughput including first case start time and turn-around timeQualificationsEDUCATIONGraduation from an accredited School of Surgical Technology. Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred.EXPERIENCEMinimum 2 years Surgical Technician experience.LICENSUREPreferred Surgical Technology Certification or attained within one year of hire into role.SPECIAL SKILLSDemonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, maintains a high level of customer service, prioritizes needs of department and surgical specialty, and organizes operational efficiencies.PHYSICAL DEMANDRequires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch; moving / lifting of patients and instruments and equipment. Position staffing requirements reference 75% clinical assignments and 25% operational assignments as directed by management and departmental staffing needs.YNHHS Requisition ID161894