Thoracic OR Lead Surgical Technologist

Independence Health System; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Excela Health in Latrobe, PA is seeking a Surgical Technologist Team Lead for Thoracic Surgery to support the operating room as a scrub member under RN and surgeon supervision.

The role emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, adherence to asepsis, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Qualified candidates have 1-3 years of experience and a strong track record in teamwork, documentation, and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• 1–3 years of surgical technologist experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and OR protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with surgeon and team to meet service line goals.
• Delivers care in OR under RN and surgeon direction.
• Maintains aseptic technique and documents counts accurately.
• Acts as scrub member and assists with instrument setup.
• Ensures patient safety and participates in performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Excela Health in Latrobe, PA is seeking a Surgical Technologist Team Lead for Thoracic Surgery to support the operating room as a scrub member under RN and surgeon supervision.

The role emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, adherence to asepsis, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Qualified candidates have 1-3 years of experience and a strong track record in teamwork, documentation, and patient advocacy.