Surgical Technician Lead

Duties & Responsibilities

• Acts as assistant service leader for one or more surgical specialties.
• Coordinates the purchase of supplies and equipment for the service(s) as needed.
• Affords support to staff and physicians for the services provided.
• Assists in the orientation of staff to the specialty.
• Creates and updates new procedures and preference cards as needed.
• Acquires loaner equipment/instruments/supplies from outside sources as needed.
• Functions as a positive role model.
• Assists with the implementation of new procedures and/or equipment/instrumentation within the service.
• Participates in proactive preparation for assigned surgical specialties and/or participates in case review.
• Assists with room turnovers and set-ups; restocks and orders supplies; utilizes downtime effectively; and participates in department quality improvement activities.
• Provides in-services to staff as applicable to surgical specialty.
• Utilizes preference cards to prepare for surgical procedure; scrubs all cases as assigned; anticipates needs of case by opening correct supplies and instruments; is attentive to flow of the surgery so that surgeons’ needs are anticipated.
• Precepts new employees.
• Performs lead responsibilities for other team members, which include but are not limited to, training, and monitoring.
• Participates in departmental, divisional, and/or organizational committees and projects as assigned.
• Acts as a role model and demonstrates advanced subject matter expertise for other team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree in Surgical Technology.
• Required: Three (3) years of surgical technician experience in an operating room.
• Equivalency: Military training or surgical technology degree may substitute for required education.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at time of hire.
• State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration.
• Surgical Tech Registered - NBSTSA or NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $33.12 - $49.68

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.