Lead Surgical Technician

  • Evergreen Eye Center
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Full Time
Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Eye Associates Northwest Ballard - Seattle, WA 98107Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $26.00 - $31.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Local Travel OnlyJob Category: Health CareComprehensive EyeCare Partners is one of the nations largest vision care management service organization. CompEye is focused on providing best-in-class, full-spectrum practice management and administrative services to its affiliated physicians and practices in support of their mission to deliver clinical excellence. Our Mission: Building the nations preeminent eye care services company by partnering with world class physicians, driving superior clinical and surgical outcomes, while optimizing the patient experience.

Position Summary

A Lead Surgical Technician assist in organization and daily function of the operating room for all surgical cases in accordance with established federal, state, and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. They will also assist nurses and physicians in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.

Roles and Responsibilities

Monitor and direct the activities of assigned surgical techs in the OR to achieve optimum performance, efficiency and quality outcomes.

Oversee the ASC’s sterile processing function.

To utilize specialized knowledge of surgical techniques while giving direct and indirect patient care.

Assists in set-up of operating room with all necessary equipment and supplies.

Assists with the preparation, transportation, and monitoring of patients.

Provides assistance to team members, physicians, and anesthesia personnel as needed (i.e. reliability, initiative, work relations, training needs).

Reviews physicians' preference cards and updates as needed.

Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.

Selects equipment and supplies in an organized, cost effective and timely manner.

Performs other tasks as assigned.

Experience Requirements

3 years of hospital main operating room experience desired

Effective communication skills; oral and written

Familiarity with standard surgical instruments and equipment

Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and Medical office software

Strong organization skills

Self-Motivated with problem-solving skills

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED required

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Current BLS certification required

Certification as a surgical technician and proof of registration with the State of Washington

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

15 Paid Days off in your first year

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid Holidays

Company paid life insurance

401(K)

On-going education available including certification reimbursement

Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services

Qualifications
Job ID: 516358647
Originally Posted on: 4/6/2026

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