Job Description - Cert Surgical Tech Educator Operating Room (3314093)
GENERAL OVERVIEW:The Certified Surgical Technology (CST) Educator reports to a designated Professional Development Manager and demonstrates clinical expertise by incorporating surgical technology theory and evidence-informed practice.
The CST Educator participates in the execution of the staff development programs that contribute to the professional growth and development of CST staff.
This individual will be responsible for the assurance of proper surgical technique and adherence to current standard practices.
The CST Educator will provide clinical evaluation of new procedures, policies, and staff development.
The CST Educator collaborates with nursing and surgical leadership to promote and improve surgical care and patient safety by educating the CST staff.
The CST Educator establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with all disciplines and departments necessary to promote optimal patient outcomes and create a professional practice environment.
The CST Educator promotes a just culture and a culture of safety and is positioned to be accessible to the nurse in direct care.
The role requires competency in adult learning principles and a sound clinical surgical technology knowledge base.
CSTs are integral members of the surgical/nursing team in each Operating Room and report to the Professional Development Manager of the Operating Room.
They work under the supervision and license of the surgeon and with nurses and other healthcare professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the role of surgical technologist providing quality care for an array of surgical patients.
Major functions include, but are not limited to, preparation of an operating room suite and gathering surgical instrumentation and supplies for various surgical procedures.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Participate in educational needs assessments and identify learning needs of patients and staff.Facilitate opportunities and developmental experiences necessary for staff to successfully precept, teach, and mentor others.Facilitate educational offerings that incorporate new initiatives, products, equipment, technology, policies, procedures, or regulations in either a classroom, a simulated laboratory setting, or on assigned patient care area.Track and monitor orientation progress for all surgical technologist hires.Conduct an ongoing evaluation of educational offerings by using the latest evidence, scholarly information, and cost-effectiveness strategies.Seek feedback regarding role performance from respective nurse leaders, peers, and others.Provide formal and informal opportunities for staff to develop personal career goals and recognize their achievements.Participate in committees and task forces as designated by Professional Development Manager.Initiate and maintain effective collaborative relationships.Respond effectively to requests for education and training.Participate in developing department policies and procedures with designated work teams.Provide direct patient care in both collaboratively planned and emergent situations.Serve as a role model in providing expert care to patients.Engage in indirect patient care experiences that promote, facilitate, and evaluate staff's critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.Model clinical decision-making skills and critical thinking behaviors in the clinical setting.Collaborate with Operating Room staff to manage emergency clinical situations.Serve as a clinical expert in patient care areas, maintaining and enhancing competency through a variety of methods including but not limited to direct patient care and professional conferences.Quality/Research:Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives as designated by the Professional Development Manager.Participate in Collaborative Care Reviews and support improvement efforts as designated by the Professional Development Manager.Support education of new initiatives.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.Expert critical thinking skills.Ability to motivate self and others and change attitudes when necessary.Ability to be self-directed and to work independently at times.Ability to offer and initiate new ideas.Ability to support rapid change process.Excellent time management skills.Ability to effectively collaborate with the BWH professional community at large.Hours dependent on the program and needs of the units.QUALIFICATIONS:Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is required and maintained.National certification is required in accordance with Massachusetts law.Requires 5 years current CST experience in multispecialties, knowledge of patient care and aseptic technique is essential.Personal attributes such as good judgment, dependability, and initiative are necessary.Demonstrated evidence of competent surgical technology practice in clinical area or specialty.Previous leadership experience preferred.Participation in unit-based committees preferred.BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer.
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Primary Location75 Francis St
JobSurgical Tech
OrganizationBrigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)
ScheduleFull-time
ShiftRotating
Employee StatusRegular
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