Surgical Tech Lead OR

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to coordinate operating room schedules, ensuring sterility and patient safety throughout procedures. You will prepare and manage instruments and supplies, validating patient details and operative sites with precision.

The role includes mentoring new staff, collaborating with physicians and OR teams, and adapting to evolving procedures to extend compassionate care across the system.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv (Required)
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) - RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - EV Accredited Issuing Body
• State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - EV Accredited Issuing Body

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgery schedules for physicians' operating rooms, including times, procedure names, and consents.
• Ensure sterility of all items in the sterile field and patient safety in the operative environment.
• Prepare supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical cases per physician preference lists.
• Validate patient and operative site, maintain accurate counts, and label medications/fluids.
• Coach and teach new team members, serving as liaison between physicians and OR staff.

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)

State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 2525 S DOWNING ST City: DENVER State: Colorado Postal Code: 80210

Job Description:

Coordinates surgery schedules for physicians' operating rooms, including times, procedure names, and consents. Ensures sterility of all items in the sterile field to prevent surgical infection. Ensures patient safety within the operative environment. Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy. Prepares supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical cases using physician preference lists and knowledge of procedures, patient positioning, and sterile technique. Validates correct patient and operative site, keeps accurate counts, labels medication/fluids, adheres to safe handling and disposal of sharps, and maintains a safe, clean environment for patients. Acts as a liaison between physicians and operating room staff. Serves as a preceptor, role model, and resource for team members, coaching and teaching new team members and students. Increases clinical knowledge and skills independently, working with unfamiliar procedures and surgeons to expand and develop new skills. Other duties as assigned. Works with equipment specialists, managers, and supply utilization specialists to ensure availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies. Sets up the operating room with supplies and instruments, and works with the hospital surgical coordinator for instrument and supply preference sheet changes.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High School Grad or Equiv (Required), Technical/Vocational SchoolBasic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) - RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement, Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - EV Accredited Issuing Body, State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - EV Accredited Issuing Body Pay Range: $29.57 - $55.01

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.