Senior OR Technologist Lead

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in New York State seeks an OR Technologist Team Lead to oversee safe and efficient surgical procedures across service lines. The role includes night shifts with potential weekend work and a strong emphasis on mentorship of new team members.

Requires an accredited Surgical Technologist program and CST certification; BLS is required. Two years in operating room settings, with trauma experience preferred, and a commitment to infection control and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• Experience in operating room and Level I Trauma preferred.
• Ability to precept and mentor new staff.

Responsibilities

• Handle, label, and process surgical specimens per protocols.
• Set up operating room with sterile fields and instruments.
• Assist team by passing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Sterilize instruments and supplies with sterile processing team.
• Maintain patient safety and infection prevention standards.
• Monitor equipment and report issues promptly.
• Support nursing staff with patient care and positioning.
• Precept and mentor new staff during orientation.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Accountability

Clinical policies

Customer service

Standards of behavior

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certified Surgical Technologist CST

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS RQI ECARD

BLS Grace Certification

BLS Red Cross Certification

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary

The OR Technologist Team Lead facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures for all surgical service lines.

** 3 / 12 hours shifts; Nights; flex days could include weekends **

Responsibilities

Handles, labels, and processes surgical specimens according to established protocols for safe and accurate delivery to the laboratory.Prepares the operating room by setting up sterile fields with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies tailored to each caseAnticipates the needs of the surgical team by passing instruments, supplies, and equipment efficiently during procedures while maintaining strict sterile techniqueCollaborate with the sterile processing team to decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.Contributes to a safe and supportive environment by adhering to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards.Verifies that surgical instruments and equipment are functioning properly and promptly reports or addresses any issues.Monitors and accounts for instruments, sponges, and supplies throughout each procedure to ensure patient safety.Assists nursing staff in direct patient care, including preparation, transport, positioning, and draping of patients for surgery.Precept and mentor new staff members, fostering skill development and support orientation and onboarding

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

Accredited Program: Surgical Technologist (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in an operating room including one year of Level I Trauma experience required. Vascular and Neuro experience strongly preferred. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 60%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 80%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
• Fire Risk = 80%
• Hazardous Noise = 40%
• Heating Devices = 80%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 80%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 80%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%
  
  

Shift

Nights

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