Surgical Technologist Specialty Lead
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: West Haven
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should
understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and
live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,
respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as
individuals and professionals, every day. Under the direction of
the Nurse Manager, the Perioperative Surgical Technologist
Specialty Lead partners with the RN Specialty Coordinator to
organize patient care activities and serves as the primary Surgical
Technologist clinical resource to the Operating Room team in the
designated specialty(s) to provide high quality surgical care. The
Surgical Tech Specialty Lead supports the overall coordination of
the surgical specialty and actively collaborates with physicians
and staff to facilitate the dynamic environment of perioperative
services. The Surgical Tech Specialty Lead will also support
coordination of competency-based experiences to Surgical
Technologist and onboarding of Surgical Technologists at Yale New
Haven Hospital. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities - 1.
Patient and Family Experience - 1.1 Role model YNHH Standards of
Professional Behavior in all we do: Put patients and families first
- 2. Staff Engagement - 2.1 Encourage and mentor surgical
technologists with clinical competencies - 3. Quality and Safety:
Accountability / Expectation - 3.1 Demonstrates knowledge and
implements patient safety and quality improvements for the defined
surgical specialty(s) - 4. Clinical Care - 4.1 Serves as the
primary surgeon interface for the designated surgical specialty(s)
- 5. Financial Management - 5.1 Oversight of the OR throughput
including first case start time and turn-around time Qualifications
EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited School of Surgical
Technology. Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred. EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years Surgical Technician experience. LICENSURE Preferred
Surgical Technology Certification or attained within one year of
hire into role. SPECIAL SKILLS Demonstrates strong interpersonal
communication skills, maintains a high level of customer service,
prioritizes needs of department and surgical specialty, and
organizes operational efficiencies. PHYSICAL DEMAND Requires
prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch;
moving/lifting of patients and instruments and equipment. Position
staffing requirements reference 75% clinical assignments and 25%
operational assignments as directed by management and departmental
staffing needs. YNHHS Requisition ID 161894
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, West Haven , Surgical Technologist Specialty Lead, Healthcare , West Haven, Connecticut
