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FT Lead OR Tech

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Req ID 7435-2475 Post Date Aug. 26, 2024 CategoryTechnician FacilityLos Alamos Medical Center
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$15,000.00 Sign On bonus for 24 month commitment

$1000.00 montly Housing allowance for 12 months upon relocation

At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work!  We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program.  We are proud of our work and patient care.  We invite you to come be a part of this organization.

The Lead Surgical Technologist position serves as a clinical resource and expert for the surgical technologist staff and creates an environment for the delivery of safe patient care. The Lead Tech supports the vision of LAMC by promoting a professional work environment. The Lead Tech serves as a role model and facilitates open and professional communication. Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.  Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.

Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.  Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.  Independently executes the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource, guiding and mentoring colleagues though processes in complex situations in order to provide optimal patient care. Provides structured feedback with examples

Participates in the selection, training, education, development and evaluation of the surgical tech team. Validates competencies of surgical techs prior to release from orientation. Participates in staff evaluations by providing information regarding clinical skills, knowledge base and interpersonal skills.  Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit. Role models behaviors and skills. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively for requests. Collaborates with management for improvement of employee satisfaction. Effectively supports management to implement protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service

Upholds established hospital and department policies, procedures, and standards as well as scope of practice for surgical technologists. Reports observed variances in practices to department management. Ensures implementation of evidence-based practices within the department. Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.  Assists Surgical Services Supervisor in ordering and maintaining inventories.  Ensures fiscal responsibility by maintaining efficient use of surgical supplies and minimizes opening of unnecessary or unconfirmed supplies. Collaborates with physicians to identify cost-saving initiatives

Organizes time effectively and sets priorities, minimizing incidental overtime of surgical techs and self. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.  Assists Surgical Services Supervisor in ensuring all supplies are checked for outdates and checklists are complete


Licenses: current Certification as OR Tech

Basic Life Support (BLS) current upon hire

HSD/GED required.

Some college or completion of Surgical Tech Program preferred.

Minimum of two years in a Hospital OR setting required

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Minimum of two years in a Hospital OR setting required


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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