Service Line Resource Surgical Technician

Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager, and/or designated staff, coordinates the instrumentation, supplies, and/or equipment for designated service lines.  Ensures the operating room schedule has been reviewed for instrument and equipment conflicts and notifies the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager, and/or designated staff of potential procedure needs. Performs inventory of instrumentation and equipment per service line needs.  Collaborates with Nurse Manager, Sterile Processing Manager, and/or designated staff for the need of purchasing additional instruments and equipment for service line.  Proactively assesses instrument and equipment needs as the service line grows. Serves as a resource to department staff by assisting them with resolving other complex procedures issues.  Ensures staff and vendor(s) adhere to the policy on new products in the operating room.  Works in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Educator to provide orientation to new employees and conducts training and in-services quarterly to Operating Room and Sterile Processing staff.  Seeks new processes to improve operational efficiencies related to assigned service line, i.e., turnover time, and on time starts.  Functions as a lead to the Surgical Technicians.