Lead Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Harbour View Medical Center

Overview

Bon Secours is a faith-based, patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through compassionate care. We value compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect, and seek people who share these values to help communities thrive.

Role

Lead Surgical Technologist Certified – Harbour View Medical Center

Job Summary

The Lead Surgical Technologist is an expert-level practitioner who assists with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room. They prepare for surgery by assembling supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Functions as the scrub person during procedures by assembling supplies and equipment.
• Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Assists with cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by the procedure.
• Checks inventory with Central Processing leaders to ensure the availability of supplies.
• Assists the Director Perioperative Services or designee in the preparation of the fiscal budget planning and communication.

Education

• Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)
• Registered Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with the Virginia Board of Medicine (required if currently reside in Virginia)
• Note: All certifications must be currently active as required by state and organization policies.

Experience

• Two years of experience as a Surgical Technologist (required)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at