Job Description

Overview

The OR Technologist III is a senior-level surgical technologist role for highly skilled professionals supporting complex and high-acuity procedures. This position functions as a lead technologist across multiple specialties, including robotics, total joints, neuro/spine, burn, and vascular surgery. Ideal candidates bring hybrid OR/endovascular experience, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to mentor junior staff in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for advanced procedures.

• Serve as first scrub for complex cases, including robotics, ortho joints, neuro/spine, burn, and vascular surgeries.

• Maintain strict sterile technique and uphold all intraoperative safety and infection control standards.

• Anticipate surgeon needs and support efficient surgical workflow.

• Assist in the second scrub role (retraction, suctioning, camera operation, suture management).

• Demonstrate wire-handling expertise for hybrid and endovascular procedures.

• Assist with room turnover, equipment readiness, and supply management.

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and fellow techs to maintain an efficient OR environment.

• Provide mentorship and serve as a resource to junior technologists.

Qualifications

Required:

• At least 1 year of operating room technologist experience.

• Endovascular experience in a hybrid OR with wire-based procedures.

• Competency as lead scrub in: robotics, total joints, neuro/spine, burn, vascular.

• 2 years of surgical technologist experience in an acute-care hospital.

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (CORT).

• Certification: CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT), required upon hire.

• BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Preferred:

• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with wire techniques.

• Demonstrated teamwork and comfort with complex case volume.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay, with additional increases for certification and experience.

• $20,000 sign-on bonus.

• Night and weekend differentials (+$3/hr).

• On-call pay (+$3/hr).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with employer match.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Tuition reimbursement and certification support.

• Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability benefits.

• Wellness programs, counseling, and employee assistance services.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced surgical technologist ready for a senior-level role.

• Skilled in hybrid OR, endovascular, and complex surgical specialties.

• Enjoys mentoring others and contributing to a high-performing OR team.

Keywords / Hashtags

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