Lead Surgical Technologist

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Lead Surgical Tech to mentor new surgical techs and support complex procedures in the operating room. You will focus on instrument readiness, equipment handling, and collaboration with the surgical team throughout the intra-operative phase.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while maintaining patient safety and aseptic technique in line with AORN and AST guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Surgical Tech program with certification.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Strong communication, computer skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Mentor new surgical techs during complex procedures.
• Assist the proceduralist and team with intra-operative care.
• Lead planning and implementation of procedures while ensuring aseptic technique.
• Uphold patient safety and align with AORN/AST standards.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical and problem-solving

Leadership under pressure

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Surgical Tech certification

Description du poste

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Expected pay for this position is $29.30 - $41.36/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

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Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Surgical Tech serves as the mentor for new surgical techs with complex procedure/operating room equipment, and instrumentation and ensures assistance to the proceduralist/surgeon and the other team members during surgical procedures. The Lead Surgical Tech leads surgical team members in planning and implementing complex procedures. They primarily perform duties of a Surgical Tech throughout the intra-operative phase of care. The surgical tech recognizes significant conditions and reactions of the patient and notifies the appropriate patient care team as necessary. Adheres to a high standard of patient safety principles, along with application of aseptic and sterile techniques. Follows and understands the standards and recommended practices according to the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and Association of Surgical Technologist (AST).

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Requires completion of a Surgical Tech program and Surgical Technologist certification with a minimum of 3 years working in a Surgical Tech role or minimum 5 years working in a Surgical Tech role.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years in a Surgical Tech role with completion of an accredited Surgical Tech program
• Minimum of 5 years in a Surgical Tech role if not certified

Licensure/ Certification:

• American Heart Association CPR (BLS)
• Surgical Technologist Certification or 5 years or more in the Surgical Tech role

Other Skills/Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organization and critical thinking skills to perform effectively and efficiently under pressure of stressful or emergent situations.
• Requires intra-operative orientation to learn department/unit policies, procedures and work routines; to develop competency in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in the operating room; to learn quality/safety standards; and to gain an understanding of the various types of surgical procedures within their service line.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate degree

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.