Surgical Tech Lead: OR Operations & Training

Scotland Healthcare System; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Parental Leave

On-Site Childcare

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, NC is seeking a Surgical Tech Lead for General Surgery. You will participate in quality initiatives, assist in complex procedures, manage sterilization and instrument sets, and support the OR team during all phases of surgery.

The role requires readiness to be on-call, knowledge of sterility practices, and strong teamwork. Competitive compensation and family-friendly benefits are offered by the Scotland Health Care System.

Qualifications

• 1+ year preferred at hire for surgical technician
• Certification for surgical technician preferred at hire

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Serves as a resource for complex or specialized surgical procedures.
• Maintains inventory and ensures availability of surgical supplies related to specialty.
• Prepares for surgical procedures by identifying, selecting and setting up instruments using aseptic technique.
• Inspects all equipment, instruments and packaging to ensure sterility and proper function.
• Utilizes sterilization principles in processing instruments and equipment.
• Uses proper hand washing technique and prepares OR field according to standards.
• Anticipates surgeons' needs as to instruments and suture.
• Keeps operative field neat, clean and dry.
• Passes specimens to circulating nurse and documents prostheses, drains and catheters.
• Disposes of used supplies according to procedure.
• Assists with room cleanup and setup.
• Returns reusable equipment and supplies to appropriate place.
• Counts sponges, instruments, and sharps prior to incision and at closure.
• Assists in positioning patient on table.
• Supports continuity of patient care and assists with cleaning/restocking.
• On-call accessibility according to policy.
• Age-specific competency across life span; supports patient care accordingly.
• Assists in preparing patients and OR environments for surgery and supports medical staff during procedures.
• Maintains OR cleanliness and assists in infection control and safety standards.
• Performs scrub and circulating roles and monitors equipment for safety.
• Manages stock levels and coordinates requisitioning; oversees storage and issue.
• Liaises with physicians for new products and procedures.
• Supports surgical tech staff education and competency through teaching and orientation.

Skills

Surgical tech lead

General surgery

Job description

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, NC is seeking a Surgical Tech Lead for General Surgery. You will participate in quality initiatives, assist in complex procedures, manage sterilization and instrument sets, and support the OR team during all phases of surgery.

The role requires readiness to be on-call, knowledge of sterility practices, and strong teamwork. Competitive compensation and family-friendly benefits are offered by the Scotland Health Care System.