The Wexner Medical Centers mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education, teaching and research. The Surgical Technologist Manager assists the Nurse Manager in leading a team of surgical technologists cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The Surgical Technologist Manager is responsible for assisting the Nurse Manager in the operational functions of the Patient Care Unit. The Surgical Technologist Manager works with the Perioperative Clinical Leadership team evaluating the flow of patient care in the perioperative areas, trouble-shooting areas of the unit which need improvement and implementing changes. The Surgical Technologist Manager works with the Perioperative Department staff development coordinators to coordinate staff orientation and education.

The Surgical Technologist Manager facilitates the provision of comprehensive care through effective utilization of the unique abilities and preparation of each staff member. This includes but is not limited to managing, guiding, coaching, counseling and evaluating the work performance of surgical technologist staff as delegated by the Nurse Manager.

Position Summary

The Surgical Technologist Manager assists with the planning, organization, direction and evaluation of patient care operations for a designated area(s) on a 24-hour basis. The Surgical Technologist Manager is key in operationalizing the Medical Centers mission, values and goals and assists in creating an environment that supports the nursing professional practice model. The Surgical Technologist Manager contributes to the ongoing operations of the Perioperative Department. The Surgical Technologist Manager, under the guidance of the Manager, assists in managing, guiding, coaching, and evaluating the work performance of patient care staff in a designated area. Ongoing collaboration with other patient care departments/areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient care operations and services is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience required, as well as 3-5 years of related work experience.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION
Clinical Support

SUB-FUNCTION
Inpatient Surgical Technologist

CAREER BAND
People Leader - Managerial

CAREER LEVEL

M2