Lead Surgical Technician — ASC Ortho

Sca-Health-; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Surgical Technician Lead to provide safe, direct surgical scrub on all types of procedures within the ASC. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, follow all regulations, and help maintain a high standard of patient care and safety.

The ideal candidate holds CST certification, current CPR, and 1–2 years ASC or hospital experience; multispecialty experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Surgical Technician Certification (CST) required.
• Current CPR.
• 1-2 years ASC or hospital experience required.
• Multispecialty surgical experience preferred; orthopedics/ENT familiarity.
• Personable, friendly with positive interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of typical OR equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, direct surgical scrub across procedures within the ASC.
• Meet patient needs per physician and facility policies.
• Foster respectful relationships across departments.
• Communicate courteously with patients, physicians, staff, vendors, and the public.
• Coordinate activities with the Director of Nursing and Medical Director.
• Perform surgical scrub and keep the circulating nurse informed.
• Ensure supplies, equipment and medications are ready before procedures.
• Analyze equipment requests based on utilization and data.
• Maintain high standards of infection control and aseptic technique.
• Support OR turnover times and safety.
• Identify unsafe situations and notify supervisor.
• Follow CDC isolation guidelines and PPE use.
• Conduct regular rounding with teammates.
• Serve as primary resource for Surgical Technologists.
• Collaborate with OR Charge Nurses and OR Manager for coverage.
• Participate in weekly 1:1 meetings with your leader.
• Maintain a professional work environment aligned with goals.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surgical equipment knowledge

Job description

SCA Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Surgical Technician Lead to provide safe, direct surgical scrub on all types of procedures within the ASC. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, follow all regulations, and help maintain a high standard of patient care and safety.

The ideal candidate holds CST certification, current CPR, and 1–2 years ASC or hospital experience; multispecialty experience is preferred.