Lead OR Surgical Tech (Per Diem, Variable)

Job Title: Lead Surgical Tech
Department: OR
Location: Rochester General Hospital - 1425 Portland Ave Rochester NY
Hours Per Week: 0, Per Diem
Schedule: Rotating, Days, Evenings, Nights

SUMMARY:

The role 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. Demonstrates high-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to ensure that surgeries run smoothly and safely. The Surgical Technologist, Lead is an advanced practitioner who serves as a mentor and role model for other technologists and consistently performs the preceptor role in training new colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare and maintain a sterile surgical field, including setup of instruments, equipment, and supplies, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques.

• Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments, managing surgical counts, and preparing dressings, with expertise across multiple specialties (e.g., ortho, neuro, cardiovascular).

• Apply advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, and surgical protocols, including emergency procedures.

• Mentor and precept new surgical technologists, conduct competency assessments, and deliver continuing education sessions.

• Participate in departmental initiatives, maintain CME requirements, and contribute to unit goals, committee work, and specialty service support.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

To be considered, candidates must meet one of the following education requirements:

• Graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program

• Graduate from a military Surgical Technology program

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing with NYS current LPN licensure (must obtain nationally accredited certification within 12 months).

• Certified Surgical Technologist certification through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTS) and degree in Surgical Technology required

If you do not meet one of the above education requirements, you may qualify under one of the following provisions:

• Grandfathering Clause – At least one year of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility between 12/31/2010 - 12/31/2014.

• Hard-to-Fill Clause – Must graduate from an accredited program and obtain nationally accredited certification within 24 months of hire

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.