The Lead Surgical Technologist oversees and mentors surgical tech staff, coordinates scheduling, and provides intra-operative support during surgeries by managing instruments and maintaining sterile fields. This role requires certification as a surgical technologist, at least two years of hospital surgical experience, and participation in quality improvement activities. The position is full-time, based in Avondale, Arizona, and demands call availability within a 30-minute radius of the facility.
Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Surgical Technologist Lead for a job in Avondale, Arizona.
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Surgical Tech Lead FT Days Position Summary
Working Lead. Trains and mentors staff. Coordinates scheduling and efforts of Surgical Techs. Certified surgical technician providing intra-operative support. Assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field. Prepares operating rooms for surgery, using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in other areas as assigned and directed. Participates in department performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Call is required for this position - must reside within a 30 minute call time of facility.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills.
THE SURGICAL TECH LEAD FT DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Completion of formal education/training to obtain a Certification as a Surgical Tech and/or acquired Certification completion within 6 months.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Two years of hospital surgical experience or formal training program. Knowledge and experience in operative procedures, equipment and instrumentation, and /or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Certification as a Surgical Tech, or acquired Certification completion within 6 months. CPR.
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Tenet AZ Job ID #2503029799. Posted job title: Surgical Tech Lead FT Days
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