Cardiac CVOR Lead Surgical Technologist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX seeks a Lead Surgical Technologist (CVOR) to guide the OR team, support cardiac surgeries, and drive patient safety. You will mentor technologists, ensure sterile technique, and play a pivotal role in coordinating complex procedures.

This leadership role offers growth through technology investments and collaborative leadership. Qualifications include a surgical technologist program, HS diploma/ GED, and NBSTSA or NCCT certification options.

Qualifications

• Leadership and guidance of OR teams during procedures.
• Maintain sterile environment and support surgeons in complex cases.
• Mentor and train new surgical technologists and reinforce best practices.
• Ensure counts, specimens handling, and infection prevention standards are followed.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical preparation by organizing suites, equipment, and instruments for each procedure.
• Scrub in and support surgeons through complex cardiac surgeries with a focus on safety.
• Mentor and supervise surgical technologists; train new team members.
• Oversee quality and safety by managing counts, handling specimens, and infection prevention compliance.
• Promote teamwork and efficiency through effective communication and on-call support.

Skills

Leadership

Surgical team mentoring

Patient safety

Communication

Emergency support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of a surgical technologist program

Alternative: earlier hire with 1-year hospital surgical technologist experience (pre-9/1/2009)

Job description

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX seeks a Lead Surgical Technologist (CVOR) to guide the OR team, support cardiac surgeries, and drive patient safety. You will mentor technologists, ensure sterile technique, and play a pivotal role in coordinating complex procedures.

This leadership role offers growth through technology investments and collaborative leadership. Qualifications include a surgical technologist program, HS diploma/ GED, and NBSTSA or NCCT certification options.