Lead Surgical Tech: OR Mentor for Complex Cases

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Benefits package

Pet insurance

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Job summary

University Health System in San Antonio seeks a Team Leader, Surgical Technician to lead operating room support, mentor staff, and ensure safe, efficient patient care during complex procedures.

You will assist in complex procedures, demonstrate expert scrub techniques, and coordinate priority tasks in a fast-paced operating room environment. A strong background as a surgical technologist and leadership mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent requirement.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and certification; OR one year as a surgical technologist prior to Sep 1, 2009; OR armed services / Public Health Service training equivalent.
• Five years operating room experience as a Surgical Technician is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient safety and welfare in the operating room and ensures prompt performance of assignments.
• Demonstrates expert scrub practice in complex procedures; relied on by physicians for difficult cases.
• Performs mentor role for new and experienced OR staff.

Skills

OR leadership

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technologist program & certification

Military training path alternative

Tools

Scrub skills

Job description

University Health System in San Antonio seeks a Team Leader, Surgical Technician to lead operating room support, mentor staff, and ensure safe, efficient patient care during complex procedures.

You will assist in complex procedures, demonstrate expert scrub techniques, and coordinate priority tasks in a fast-paced operating room environment. A strong background as a surgical technologist and leadership mindset are essential.