Lead Surgical Services Technician (Certified) - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hours Days (6:45AM to 3:15PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

Arcadia, CA

About the role

The Lead Surgical Services Technician is a procedural specialist who leads the staff in delivering care consistent with quality standards. Acts as a clinical expert and resource for staff, particularly within their specialty. Provides input for assignment planning and patient scheduling to ensure equitable distribution of patient needs and staff competencies. Facilitates problem-solving, promotes communication, and collaborates with staff and physicians to achieve goals. Works closely with surgeons to create, update, and maintain surgeon preference cards and custom pack contents, communicating updates to staff on an ongoing basis. Ensures the completeness and availability of supplies for specialty instrumentation and equipment, collaborating with Materials Management, vendors, and the Sterile Processing Department to meet patient needs. Demonstrates investment in the unit’s and organization’s forward movement. Applies strong interpersonal and communication skills to achieve customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the unit Manager and/or Director of the department.
• Proficient in the essential job functions and responsibilities of a surgical technician.
• Provides input on staffing assignments to ensure equitable distribution of patient needs and staff competencies.
• Collaborates with physicians on introducing new procedures to the operating room.
• Ensures completeness and availability of supplies, special instrumentation sets, and equipment for the surgical schedule; monitors and follows through with Materials Management, vendors, and the Sterile Processing Department as needed.
• Acts as a clinical resource and mentor for staff, assisting in clinical orientation to their specialty.
• Assists staff in problem-solving and addressing physician complaints or needs.
• Oversees tasks and functions of licensed and unlicensed personnel as needed.
• Coordinates and prioritizes clinical and operational activities to promote smooth workflow.
• Communicates important problems and issues to the charge RN, manager, and director.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized environment for specialty carts and supplies.
• Promotes a positive learning and working environment to enhance staff satisfaction.
• Provides ongoing updates and training to operating room staff.
• Fosters unity and teamwork among coworkers through a positive attitude and professional commitment.
• Participates in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, and quality planning activities.
• Works closely with surgeons to create, update, and maintain surgeon preference cards and custom pack contents.
• Detects and resolves scheduling oversights to ensure efficient operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Four to five years of current experience as a surgical technician (required).
• Previous Lead Surgical Technician experience (preferred).
• Basic Life Support certification (required).
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) (required).

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $34.32 - $56.19. When extending an offer, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal/state/local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market and organizational considerations.

Schedule

Full Time, 8 Hours per day, Days (6:45 AM to 3:15 PM).