Lead Surgical Tech - Cardiac OR Leader

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Education assistance

Counseling services

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's is seeking a Lead Surgical Technologist in the Denver area. You will lead surgical preparation, scrub in for complex cardiac procedures, and mentor other technologists within a collaborative team focused on patient safety.

The role emphasizes training, counts and infection prevention, and efficient teamwork during on‑call and emergency cases, with a strong leadership component in the operating room.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Surgical Technologist (ST) credential required

Responsibilities

• Leading surgical preparation by organizing suites, equipment, and instruments
• Scrubbing in and supporting surgeons through complex cardiac surgeries
• Guiding and mentoring surgical technologists and training new team members
• Overseeing counts, handling specimens, and ensuring infection prevention standards
• Driving teamwork and efficiency through clear communication and rapid problem-solving

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Education

Associate Degree, or Vocational School Graduate

Job description

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's is seeking a Lead Surgical Technologist in the Denver area. You will lead surgical preparation, scrub in for complex cardiac procedures, and mentor other technologists within a collaborative team focused on patient safety.

The role emphasizes training, counts and infection prevention, and efficient teamwork during on‑call and emergency cases, with a strong leadership component in the operating room.