Lead Surgical Technician

$60,029 - $86,944/Yr

Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Saranac Lake, NY

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Lead Surgical Technician plays a crucial role in the operating room as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team. This position involves acting as a scrub person, preparing and handling surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment, while anticipating the needs of the surgeon to ensure quality patient care during surgical procedures. The technician works under the supervision of a registered nurse and participates in the on-call schedule for after-hours urgent or emergent surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Act as a scrub person during surgical procedures.
• Prepare and handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for surgeries.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon during procedures.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Participate in the on-call schedule for after-hours surgical cases.
• Precept and teach all service lines.

Requirements

• Associates degree preferred; Bachelor's degree ideal.
• 2 years of active scrub experience in all service lines with relevant competencies completed.
• Certification as a scrub tech (AST, NCCT or other equivalent) or LPN degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in precepting or teaching surgical techniques.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Benefit Time (PTO and Sick days)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions