RN / Medical-Surgical Nursing Job in Austin, Texas / Hospital
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Standard Qualifications: St. David's Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, one of the largest health systems in Texas, which was recognized in 2014 with a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Founded in 1924, St. David's Medical Center is a full-service medical center offering comprehensive medical care at three locations-St. David's Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin and St. David's Georgetown Hospital. Located in central Austin, St. David's Medical Center includes a 350-bed acute care hospital and a 64- bed rehabilitation hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. It is home to the internationally renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. David's Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The hospital provides a complete range of women's services, including its acclaimed maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team, the region's largest and most sophisticated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and The Breast Center; complex surgical services; a comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center; and a 24-hour emergency department. POSITION DESCRIPTION The lead surgical technologist, under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the direction of the Nurse Manager, accepts overall responsibility for a designated surgical area of specialty. The lead tech is responsible for assuring all equipment and instruments are operational. Ensures adequacy and organization of equipment, supplies and instruments. Knowledgeable regarding service specific equipment and instruments which are out for repair or need replacement. The Lead Surgical Technologist is responsible for training other staff in their surgical specialty. Serves as a role model to other staff by demonstrating positive guest relations, effective communication skills, excellent work ethics, and superior leadership skills. The lead surgical technologist functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Physician to facilitate the safe and effective completion of invasive surgical procedures. The surgical technologist possesses knowledge of aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and current technology used to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The lead surgical technologist serves as preceptor for less experienced surgical tech staff in the preparation of the more complex and difficult cases. The surgical technologist teaches and directs less experienced surgical staff in room preparation and turnover. Serves as a preceptor for surgical technology students and RN interns in multiples specialties. The technologist participates in unit activities.
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