Spine Surgery Lead CST — OR Team Leader

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work (PTO, family leave

401(k) with company match

Education support

Additional benefits (insurance, legal)

Job summary

HCA Healthcare’s St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, TX, seeks a Lead Certified Surgical Technologist to provide leadership in the operating room for spine procedures. You will guide a skilled team, scrubbing in complex cases and mentoring junior technologists while ensuring a sterile, efficient environment.

The role emphasizes quality, patient safety, and collaboration with surgeons. A CST credential and BLS are required, with ongoing professional development supported by the facility.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with demonstrated competency in multiple inpatient and outpatient surgical specialties.
• One year of recent CST experience in Spine cases.
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HCA Healthcare’s St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, TX, seeks a Lead Certified Surgical Technologist to provide leadership in the operating room for spine procedures. You will guide a skilled team, scrubbing in complex cases and mentoring junior technologists while ensuring a sterile, efficient environment.

The role emphasizes quality, patient safety, and collaboration with surgeons. A CST credential and BLS are required, with ongoing professional development supported by the facility.