Lead Tech

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Savannah, Georgia, is seeking a Lead Technician who will play a vital role as a hands-on team member in the surgical suite. Responsibilities include assisting in patient care delivery, directing workflow, and maintaining supply levels. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist, a High School Diploma, and a relevant Professional Certification. Additionally, the role requires strong leadership abilities and mentorship towards staff development.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist required.
• Professional Certification is required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up OR room per guidelines for each procedure.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures.
• Acts as a resource and preceptor for newly hired staff.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Team Collaboration

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Job description

Overview

The Lead Technician role is that of a working, hands‑on interactive team member who demonstrates strong leadership abilities. Under the supervision of the Surgical Manager and Resource Coordinator, the Lead Tech assists in coordination and delivery of patient care in the surgical suite. The lead tech is expected to direct the workflow within the specialty to achieve optimum performance. The lead tech promotes collaboration and acts as a liaison between all members of the multi‑disciplinary health care team, and actively participates in unit and system wide committees. The lead tech demonstrates strong preceptor and mentoring skills. In addition to providing patient care by performing surgical scrubbing tasks and assisting the RN with circulating duties, the Lead Tech maintains supply levels within the specialty and assists the Manager in the overall function of the service line. The Lead Tech participates in strategic planning and operational processes for the unit. The Lead Tech assists the manager in preparation and maintenance of the fiscal year operational and capital budget and monitors its cost‑efficiency. Demonstrates competency in use of computer, and MSM systems. Willingly performs assigned role as directed by Manager and Resource Coordinators. Provides courteous customer services to personnel utilizing the services of this department. Maintains open communication and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation.

Education

• High School Diploma - Preferred

Experience

• 1-2 Years as a Surgical Technologist - Required
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

License & Certification

• Professional Certification - Required

Core Job Functions

• Set up OR room per guidelines for each procedure, with quick turn over times between cases.
• Seeks and maintains National certification after one year of employment and or eligibility requirements met for specific certification.
• Light sources, instruments and accessory equipment are consistently checked for proper functioning. Performs as an assistant to attending physician under the direction of a physician or registered nurse. Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures by cleaning counters, light sources, carts, emptying suction canisters and sets up appropriate equipment for next procedure.
• Facilitates staff development by acting as a coach and assisting staff with problem solving techniques. Provides mentorship and builds empowered teams. Meets regularly with staff to discuss opportunities to improve and communicate information.
• Makes changes to Meditech dictionary fields upon request.
• Uses resources wisely. Eliminates waste. Maintains supply par levels.
• Participates in and serves on at least one unit based or system committee. Acts as a resource and preceptor for newly hired staff.