Lead Surgical Technologist - OR Expert for Complex Cases

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Surgical / OR Tech III to provide advanced technical support in a high-acuity operating room, enabling safe, efficient surgeries. The role emphasizes sterile technique, instrumentation readiness, and collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

You will anticipate needs, assist during procedures, support patient positioning, and manage specimens per protocol within a patient-centered

Qualifications

• Senior-level OR technology experience supporting complex cases.
• Strong knowledge of sterile processing, instrumentation, and OR workflow.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Commitment to safety, compassion, and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms and maintain an organized, ready surgical environment for complex procedures.
• Ensure correct instrumentation setup, readiness, and availability.
• Maintain sterile technique and adhere to infection prevention practices.
• Anticipate surgeon and team needs; assist during procedures as required.
• Support patient positioning and assist with surgical counts.
• Handle and manage surgical specimens according to established protocols.
• Collaborate with surgeons, perioperative nurses, and anesthesia providers as part of a patient-centered team.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrumentation

OR workflow

Teamwork

Communication

Safety

Job description

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Surgical / OR Tech III to provide advanced technical support in a high-acuity operating room, enabling safe, efficient surgeries. The role emphasizes sterile technique, instrumentation readiness, and collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

You will anticipate needs, assist during procedures, support patient positioning, and manage specimens per protocol within a patient-centered