Lead Surgical Tech Cardiovascular Operating Room

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

A premier healthcare provider in Salem, Virginia seeks a Lead Surgical Tech CVOR to lead surgical teams in delivering advanced cardiac care. The role involves guiding surgical preparation, assisting in cardiac surgeries, and mentoring new surgical technologists. Candidates should have a CST credential, BCLS certification, and a vocational background. Join a dedicated team committed to compassionate care and excellence in patient treatment. Embrace the opportunity to unlock your potential with us!

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential needed.
• Vocational school graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical preparation and ensure equipment readiness.
• Assist surgeons during complex cardiac surgeries.
• Guide and mentor surgical technologists in the OR.
• Oversee compliance with infection prevention standards.
• Communicate effectively and drive teamwork for emergencies.

Job description

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Lead Surgical Tech CVOR with LewisGale Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the LewisGale Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Surgical Tech CVOR to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Lead Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, you’ll take on a vital leadership role in the OR, guiding your team and ensuring patients receive the safest, most advanced cardiac care. Working alongside a highly skilled cardiac team, you’ll bring order, precision, and confidence to high‑stakes heart and vascular procedures. You'll have access to cutting‑edge cardiac and surgical technology, staffing resources, and leadership development - providing you with all the resources you need to support your team, provide excellent patient care, and shape your own professional future.

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.

Qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• (CST) Certified Surgical Technologist
• Certificate
• Vocational School Graduate

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care‑like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Lead Surgical Tech CVOR opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.