Lead Surgical Technologist & OR Mentor

Carle Health; Arizona; On-site; USD 3,331,000 - 5,563,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a surgical technologist to assist surgeons, prep operative fields, and mentor staff. The role spans first/second scrub, aide in case setup, and on-call coverage across diverse procedures.

A patient-focused team player with BLS certification and an associate degree or surgical tech certificate is welcomed, including new grads. The organization emphasizes mentorship, efficient intraoperative support, and collaboration with RNs and surgeons to ensure safe, timely patient

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Preparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedures that’s timely, accurate effective and efficient.
• Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to patient entering the room
• Sets up case so that another can step into an organized back table and mayo.
• Have appropriate "have available" items.
• Uses resources wisely, avoids unnecessary opening.
• Motions are fluid and not redundant.
• Set up time for a variety of case types is within acceptable range.
• Aware of and is prepared for case needs, i.e. two mayo's.
• Collaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary.
• Precept surgical techs and RNs to prepare for surgeon specific procedures.
• Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties.
• Able to "run mayo" independently.
• Aware of surgeon’s techniques and preferences.
• Adapts style to match surgeon and procedures.
• Confident and competent during routine and emergency procedures.
• Is prepared for sequencing, i.e. clamp, cut, tie.
• Anticipates and provides so that attention needs not be diverted from the operative field.
• Attentive to case, pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately.
• Pro-active identification of needs: averts need to have someone run for things.
• Observe technique of self and others and intervenes appropriately.
• Performs in first scrub, first assist and second scrub roles.
• Performs case closing activities such as dressing application, transfer and turnover.
• Teach RNs to scrub on a variety of cases.
• Plans, anticipates and provides for expected and unexpected intra-op events.
• Anticipates and provides appropriate and timely intervention for intra-op case change. E.g. lap to open, uncontrolled bleeding, perforation.
• Actions and behavior are calm, confident, and steady.
• Is prepared for the unexpected and uses resources wisely.
• Anticipates problem prone and/or high risk procedures and provides for needs.
• Observes for induction and maintain quiet.
• Protects patient privacy by own actions and reminds others.
• Precept/Mentor staff and students in planning for surgical events.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and job knowledge that will raise performance as well as teach others observation/knowledge.
• Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of schedule work-hours, which includes after-hours, weekend and holidays. And if contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department per policy.
• Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.

Education

Associate's degree or Certificate in Surgical Technology

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a surgical technologist to assist surgeons, prep operative fields, and mentor staff. The role spans first/second scrub, aide in case setup, and on-call coverage across diverse procedures.

A patient-focused team player with BLS certification and an associate degree or surgical tech certificate is welcomed, including new grads. The organization emphasizes mentorship, efficient intraoperative support, and collaboration with RNs and surgeons to ensure safe, timely patient