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About the Role

The Lead Surgical Tech is a technical expert serving as a resource and liaison for the Operating Room. This role focuses on the flow, operations, equipment, supplies, and preference cards for specific Operating Room specialty services, and will precept Surgical Techs. The population served includes children and adults requiring surgery.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Joint Commission, AORN, and AST standards to support practices within the specialty.
• Serves as a liaison, preceptor, and subject matter expert to the service line.
• Works collaboratively with material management to ensure equipment and supplies are available prior to the case.
• Ensures performance improvement by assuming responsibility for self-development, contributions, and the professional development of peers.
• Maintains asepsis during all phases of the procedure(s).
• Assists the OR RN in preparation and maintenance of the operating room prior to, during, and following surgical procedures.
• Acts as the Specialty Expert for the Surgical Services department.
• Provides technical expertise while assisting during surgery.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon during surgery.
• Maintains and models REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of specialty experience in the Operating Room or related field.
• Demonstrates strong leadership attributes.
• Must have knowledge of the equipment and supplies required for the service line.
• Effective communication skills.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination.
• Some occupational risk.
• Medium to heavy physical effort, potentially exerting up to 35 lbs. force.
• Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste.

Skills

• Surgical technology
• Asepsis maintenance
• Operating room procedures
• Leadership
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Location

• Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2 years specialty experience
• Lead

Education Level

• Certified Surgical Technologist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified

Salary/Compensations

• $39.44 - $50.99 Hourly

About the Company

• Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians.
• Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.
• Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.