Ortho OR Tech Lead - Equipment & Training

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 101,785,000 - 176,710,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team by maintaining equipment, training staff, and coordinating with surgeons, central sterile and vendors.

The role requires graduation from an approved program and at least three years of OR experience, plus proficiency with OR computer systems and strong organizational skills. An Associate's degree is preferred; you'll help onboard new staff and refine instrument sets to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved Surgical Technologist training program or equivalent combined education and experience required.
• Minimum three (3) years related OR experience required.
• Proficient in using OR computer systems and/or personal computer applications in carrying out own position responsibilities.
• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical products, instruments and equipment required
• Ability to concentrate and prioritize in distracting environment.
• Ability to work at a quick pace.
• Ability to work in surgical services environment.

Responsibilities

• Support OR staff by planning, coordinating, maintaining, and controlling all operating room equipment.
• Provide training to OR staff on proper use of equipment.
• Collaborate with surgeon office staff, OR staff, Central Sterile staff and outside vendors in coordination of OR equipment.
• Carry out and coordinate routine and ad hoc maintenance and repairs to equipment.
• Function as a Surgical Technologist as needed and assigned.
• Onboard new staff and students with orientation rotation.
• Develop inventory par levels and review stock usage.
• Establish instrument set protocols and improve instrument set utilization.
• Research requests for new equipment and assist with evaluations.

Education

Graduate of approved Surgical Technologist training program or equivalent combined education and experience

Minimum three (3) years related OR experience

Proficient in OR computer systems and personal computer applications

Associates degree or higher preferred

Excellent organizational skills

Demonstrated knowledge of surgical products, instruments and equipment

Ability to concentrate and prioritize in distracting environment

Ability to work at a quick pace

Ability to work in surgical services environment

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team by maintaining equipment, training staff, and coordinating with surgeons, central sterile and vendors.

The role requires graduation from an approved program and at least three years of OR experience, plus proficiency with OR computer systems and strong organizational skills. An Associate's degree is preferred; you'll help onboard new staff and refine instrument sets to ensure patient safety.