Lead Certified Surgical Technologist – OR Leader in Cardiac Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education support

401(k) Plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

St. David’s Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Lead Certified Surgical Technologist to lead the OR team and ensure safe, advanced surgical care for patients in Austin, TX.

You will guide and mentor technologists, supervise counts and infection prevention, and collaborate with a skilled surgical team. The role emphasizes leadership, training, and maintaining high standards of patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One year of recent CST experience in multiple inpatient/outpatient surgical specialties.
• One year of CST experience in Neuro cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical preparation by organizing suites, equipment, and instruments to ensure readiness for every procedure.
• Scrub in and support surgeons through complex cardiac surgeries, maintaining a sterile environment.

Skills

Leadership

Surgical team mentoring

Patient safety focus

Communication

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

St. David’s Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Lead Certified Surgical Technologist to lead the OR team and ensure safe, advanced surgical care for patients in Austin, TX.

You will guide and mentor technologists, supervise counts and infection prevention, and collaborate with a skilled surgical team. The role emphasizes leadership, training, and maintaining high standards of patient safety in a fast-paced environment.