At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Lead Surgical Tech on our Operating Room team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

The surgical technologist (LEVELS I –III) collaborates with other team members of the healthcare delivery team, to include physicians, to deliver quality, safe, and efficient health care. The surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of aseptic technique, in combination with knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies, to facilitate the physician’s performance of surgical procedures. The surgical technologist is responsible for creating and maintaining a sterile environment, proper handling and care of surgical instruments and equipment, and passing those instruments to the surgeon and/or assistant for use during surgery. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

The lead surgical technologist (LEVEL IV) performs all functions of Level III as well as the coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of surgeon preference cards and procedure packs, and for other assigned projects ensuring consistency with ORMC business strategy, and commitment to excellent patient care. The lead surgical technologist will spend on average 80% of work hours functioning in the clinical role, and 20% in the operations role.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. 

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range for the role is $33.93- $40.08 hourly. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma
• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) OR an Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES)-accredited Surgical Technology Program OR military surgical technology program.
• Completion of fifteen (15) hours of continuing education on an annual basis is required to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist.

Minimum Experience:

No external candidates are eligible for Lead Surgical Technicians

• Minimum of 5 years at Garnet Health Medical Center as a surgical tech
• Must meet the following efficiency measures-also noted under job functions and requirements
  • Meets the criteria stated in CST Job Descriptions
  • Active participant in managing delays
    • Escalates delays greater than 30 mins to Charge RN/Clinical Coordinator and/or Director.
    • Proactive in resolving issues within their scope to decrease delay
  • Yearly Review to include
    • Participation in committees
    • Present cost saving initiatives
    • Actively preforming as a mentor
    • Preference Card Performance

Required Certification/Registration:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology, Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) is required.
• Current and active BLS is required.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.