Lead Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

POSITION STANDARDS

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certification required upon hire
• Completion of surgical tech training course required
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
• State of New Hampshire Medical Technicians License Registration RSA 310:8 required within 30 days of hire
• Attended and completed preceptor course upon hire
• Organizational skills with specific attention to details and ability to multitask
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong, positive, and flexible interpersonal skills delivered in a professional, confidential manner.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certification required upon hire
• Completion of surgical tech training course required
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
• State of New Hampshire Medical Technicians License Registration RSA 310:8 required within 30 days of hire
• Attended and completed preceptor course upon hire
• Organizational skills with specific attention to details and ability to multitask
• Strong computer skills preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong, positive, and flexible interpersonal skills delivered in a professional, confidential manner.

Anything listed here requires a pre‑employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

• Ability to stand and ambulate at least 7 hours of an 8 hour or 9 hours of a 10 hour shift
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and reaching
• Excellent visual acuity necessary with correction (glasses or contacts) 20/30 including color distinction and depth perception
• Auditory senses intact with or without correction
• Repetitive motion demands

• Shows adaptability and alertness
• Capable of good judgment
• Able to coordinate activities and apply learned principles
• Shows ability to coordinate ideas and follow directions
• Cooperative with co‑workers
• Mental stamina to withstand stress

• Blood and bodily fluids
• Communicable diseases
• Chemicals
• Radiation

• Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%

• Initial push up to a maximum of 55 lbs - 34% to 66%
• Initial pull up to a maximum of 42 lbs - 34% to 66%
• Sustained push up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 34% to 66%
• Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 34% to 66%
• Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 1% to 33%
• Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 1% to 33%

The Lead Surgical Technologist is responsible to assist the daily operations of the surgical tech team, ensuring the sterile environment is maintained, and assisting the surgical team with high‑quality support setting for and during procedures. This role includes mentoring and training staff, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, leaders, and other medical professionals to deliver optimal patient care.

The Lead Surgical Technologist will also serve as a resource for troubleshooting and improving workflow efficiencies within the surgical and procedural setting while maintaining calm, focused environment during high‑pressure situations.

• Serve as the Lead on daily shifts to resolve/answer any questions or issues. Teach both skill and theoretical principles to new employees and students
• Assists Perioperative Leaders to ensure unit compliance with quality, safety, regulatory requirements, and CMS standards
• Assists the OR Service Leader in analyzing data, ensuring team adherence to performance standards, and improving processes continuously
• Demonstrate initiative in problem solving as related to patient and technical issues that contribute to the improvement of the Operating Room function and operation
• Proficient in all surgical services and endoscopy procedures performed at APD to serve as a preceptor and resource to employees.
• Proficient in our instrumentation tracking system SPM
• Proficient in Provation our endoscopy documentation system
• Provides mentoring to the CSR, OR assistant, and CST
• Works collaboratively and has respect for and understanding other clinical disciplines
• Demonstrates…