Surgical Technician Lead — OR Specialist & Mentor

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Education benefit

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora is seeking a Surgical Technician Lead to provide intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and RNs during surgical interventions. The Lead participates in unit and committee activities and serves as an Assistant Service Leader for one or more surgical specialties.

The role requires an Associate degree in Surgical Technology, 3 years of OR experience, and certification (NBSTSA/NCCT) or DORA credential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Surgical Technology is required.
• Three years of surgical technician experience in an operating room is required.
• Graduate of a military training program in surgical technology or Diploma in Surgical Technology with a surgical technologist certification may be considered in lieu of an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Acts as assistant service leader for one or more surgical specialties. Responsibilities include coordinating supplies and equipment, serving as a resource for staff and physicians, and assisting in orientation and procedure updates.
• Participates in proactive preparation for assigned surgical specialties and case review.
• Assists with room turnovers, restocks supplies, and participates in department quality improvement activities.
• Provides in-services to staff related to the surgical specialty.
• Precepts new employees and performs lead responsibilities for other team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Patient safety

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Military training program in surgical technology

Diploma in Surgical Technology with certification

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora is seeking a Surgical Technician Lead to provide intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and RNs during surgical interventions. The Lead participates in unit and committee activities and serves as an Assistant Service Leader for one or more surgical specialties.

The role requires an Associate degree in Surgical Technology, 3 years of OR experience, and certification (NBSTSA/NCCT) or DORA credential.