Neurosurgery Surgical Tech Coordinator

Where You’ll Work

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.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, 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 patient's 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.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School GED or equivalent, upon hire and
• completion of Surgical Technology training at an accredited school, upon hire or
• Completion of the Surgical Tech On the Job training orientation program, upon hire and
• Minimum of 2 years in an acute surgical setting or GI clinical setting
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days and

Preferred

• Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire