Surgical Tech Lead & OR Team Mentor

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician Lead to support the operating room team by preparing the surgical field, organizing instruments, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

This role emphasizes aseptic technique and patient safety while guiding junior technicians. You will train staff, help schedule and drive quality initiatives, ensure room turnover, and contribute to a collaborative, high‑reliability environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program required.
• 3-5 years of experience as a surgical technician required.
• Prior experience in a lead or preceptor role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room and surgical field with necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Assists the surgical team during procedures by anticipating the surgeon’s needs and passing instruments in a timely, efficient manner.
• Applies knowledge of aseptic technique, Universal Precautions, and sterilization methods to ensure infection control and patient safety.
• Conducts and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse according to established protocols.
• Retains and labels surgical specimens appropriately for pathology and ensures accurate documentation.
• Performs point-of-use cleaning and transports surgical instruments to designated areas for decontamination and sterilization.
• Assists with room turnover between cases and ensures proper cleaning, storage, and restocking of instruments and supplies.
• Assists in the orientation, training, and ongoing competency of surgical technicians and other team members.

Skills

Surgical teamwork

Infection control

Communication

Training others

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician Lead to support the operating room team by preparing the surgical field, organizing instruments, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

This role emphasizes aseptic technique and patient safety while guiding junior technicians. You will train staff, help schedule and drive quality initiatives, ensure room turnover, and contribute to a collaborative, high‑reliability environment.