Lead Surgical Technologist

The Surgical Technologist Lead will prepare and sterilize operating rooms, equipment and instruments prior to any surgical procedure. This position will also prepare patients for surgery and assist surgeons during surgical procedures helping to execute the surgery as efficiently as possible.
Competitive wages
Onsite parking and childcare
An excellent retirement plan
Health plans including dental, vision, short- and long-term disability
Discounted gym membership
Employee discounts at local retailers
Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures

Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings

Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines

Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis

Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies

Track surgical supplies.

Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments

Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment

Preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites.

Providing support during surgery by passing instruments and other supplies.

Staying up-to-date on surgical technology, medical terminology, and procedures.

Working well with surgeons, surgical assistant, nurses and general surgical team.

Coordinate with the Lead Sterile Processing Technician to optimize instrument space and organization

Assist with the identification of under utilized or not needed instrumentation, and advocate for additional needed instrumentation

Facilitate orientation of new hire/traveling technologist and assist with recruitment

Maintain productivity amongst the surgical technologist team

Update surgical preference cards as needed
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program or experienced Surgical Technologist.

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