Lead Surgical Technologist

OSF HealthCare • Rockford, IL

10d

About The Position

The Lead Surgical Tech mentors new surgical technologists in complex procedures, operating room equipment, and instrumentation, and ensures assistance to the proceduralist or surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures. The role leads surgical team members in planning and implementing complex procedures and primarily performs Surgical Tech duties throughout the intra-operative phase of care. The Lead Surgical Tech recognizes significant patient conditions and reactions and notifies the appropriate patient care team as necessary. The position adheres to high standards of patient safety and applies aseptic and sterile techniques, following and understanding standards and recommended practices from the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Surgical Tech program and Surgical Technologist certification with at least 3 years of experience in a Surgical Tech role, or at least 5 years of experience in a Surgical Tech role if not certified.
• American Heart Association CPR (BLS).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills to work effectively and efficiently under stressful or emergent situations.
• Intra-operative orientation to learn department or unit policies, procedures, and work routines; develop competency with operating room medical equipment and instruments; learn quality and safety standards; and understand surgical procedures within the service line.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Mentor new surgical technologists in complex procedures, operating room equipment, and instrumentation.
• Ensure assistance to the proceduralist or surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures.
• Lead surgical team members in planning and implementing complex procedures.
• Perform Surgical Tech duties primarily throughout the intra-operative phase of care.
• Recognize significant patient conditions and reactions and notify the appropriate patient care team as necessary.
• Adhere to patient safety standards and apply aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Follow and understand AORN and AST standards and recommended practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED