Certified Surgical Tech Lead CVOR

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

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Certified Surgical Tech Lead CVOR? At Methodist Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Lead Surgical Technologist, you’ll take on a vital leadership role in the OR, guiding your team and ensuring patients receive the safest, most advanced surgical care. Working alongside a highly experienced, collaborative surgical team, you’ll bring order, precision, and confidence to the operating room. With HCA Healthcare’s continued investment in technology, staffing resources, and leadership development, you’ll have everything you need to support your team, provide excellent patient care, and shape your own professional future. Join us!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading surgical preparation by organizing suites, equipment, and instruments to ensure readiness for every procedure
• Scrubbing in and supporting surgeons through complex cardiac surgeries, anticipating needs and maintaining a safe, sterile environment
• Guiding and mentoring surgical technologists, serving as a role model while training new team members and reinforcing best practices
• Overseeing quality and safety by managing counts, handling specimens, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention standards
• Driving teamwork and efficiency through effective communication, rapid problem-solving, and support for on-call and emergency cases

What qualifications you will need:

High School graduate or GED equivalent required.

Graduate of a surgical technologist program OR hires prior to 9/1/2009 may substitute with 1-year experience in a hospital setting as a surgical technologist.

Experience: None required (unless used in lieu of education as stated above).

Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

Must have and maintain ONE of the following:

• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (formally the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist)
• TS-C – Tech in Surgery, Certified through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Benefits

Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

Good people beget good people - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Certified Surgical Tech Lead CVOR opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.