Surgical Navigator - Certified Surgical Technologist - St. Rita's Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lima, OH

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About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Job Summary Assists in the development, implementation and communication of sustained quality and resource-optimized measures, during the intraoperative phase. Advises the management team in the Surgical and Supply Chain departments on operational improvement, cost containment, preference card development and supply utilization. This position requires a sound knowledge of supply chain movement and intraoperative clinical experience as well as strong communication skills and leadership abilities. Success will be measured by performance in five critical categories of activity: Preference card maintenance, waste reduction, resource savings/optimization opportunities, surgeon on-boarding, and supply conversion facilitation. Essential Job Functions Rounds daily in the OR to communicate with surgeons/staff and obtain all updates to preference cards. Works collaboratively with Clinical Coordinators to maintain and update all preference cards. Maintains direct communication with surgeons and coordinators/leads of specialty lines, staff. Works with appropriate stakeholders to define resources for cases. Identifies cost effective materials/supplies, and works with supply chain, OR director and coordinators, to develop and implement plans to change where applicable. Reviews the surgical schedule; collaborates with Clinical Coordinators to ensure appropriate cards are updated so Supply Chain/SPD/Pharmacy/OR have resources available. Facilitates supplier/vendor changes that result in new or substitute products. Works with supply chain, vendors, surgeons and OR staff to coordinate new product trials and conversion efforts in a logical manner. Maintains a progress record pertaining to core activities for reporting and facilitating system-wide improvements. Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Supply Chain - Clinical Integration It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]. We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• Required Minimum Education: Vocational/Technical Degree
• Specialty/Major: Surgical Tech Program
• Licensure/Certification Required: Completion of Surgical Technologist Program (Must have active Surgical Technologist Certification)
• Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 3 years of experience in a peri-operative setting
• Skills Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office with a specific emphasis on Excel

Nice To Haves

• Other Skills Preferred: Detail-oriented; excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills; familiarity with EPIC Op-Time and HSM

Responsibilities

• Rounds daily in the OR to communicate with surgeons/staff and obtain all updates to preference cards.
• Works collaboratively with Clinical Coordinators to maintain and update all preference cards.
• Maintains direct communication with surgeons and coordinators/leads of specialty lines, staff.
• Works with appropriate stakeholders to define resources for cases.
• Identifies cost effective materials/supplies, and works with supply chain, OR director and coordinators, to develop and implement plans to change where applicable.
• Reviews the surgical schedule; collaborates with Clinical Coordinators to ensure appropriate cards are updated so Supply Chain/SPD/Pharmacy/OR have resources available.
• Facilitates supplier/vendor changes that result in new or substitute products.
• Works with supply chain, vendors, surgeons and OR staff to coordinate new product trials and conversion efforts in a logical manner.
• Maintains a progress record pertaining to core activities for reporting and facilitating system-wide improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree