Surgical Technologist Lead

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Education partnership with Galen

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center is seeking a Lead Surgical Technologist to guide the OR team, ensure sterile technique, and support safe, advanced surgical care. You will work with a seasoned surgical team and leverage leadership development resources to advance patient outcomes.

This role emphasizes teamwork, precise instrument handling, and collaboration with surgeons to optimize perioperative care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training.
• Certification in Surgical Technology.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience.
• High School Graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate aseptic technique and maintain a sterile field.
• Prepare for surgery by gathering supplies and instruments.
• Identify surgical instruments and their applications.
• Utilize anatomy/physiology knowledge to assist procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and prevent fires with electrocautery and related devices.
• Set up for procedures and count supplies to prevent retained objects.
• Assist surgeon during procedures with appropriate knowledge.
• Differentiate sutures and their applications.
• Close surgical sites under physician supervision.
• Demonstrate teamwork in perioperative patient care.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Team leadership

Operating room coordination

Education

Surgical Technology program

Military training equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

As a Lead Surgical Technologist, you’ll take on a vital leadership role in the operating room, guiding your team and ensuring patients receive the safest, most advanced surgical care. Working alongside a highly experienced, collaborative surgical team, you’ll bring order, precision, and confidence to the operating room. With HCA Healthcare’s investment in technology, staffing resources, and leadership development, you’ll have everything you need to support your team, provide excellent patient care, and shape your own professional future.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of applying surgical gloves using aseptic technique and maintaining a sterile field.
• Prepare for surgery by pulling the appropriate supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Understand and recognize the different surgical instruments and their applications.
• Apply appropriate knowledge of anatomy and physiology to prepare and assist in surgical procedures.
• Maintain a safe sterile field, including:
  • Positioning sharps correctly
  • Labeling all medications on the sterile field
  • Understanding electrocautery and other devices that generate heat to prevent possible fires in the OR
  • Participating in a timeout with the rest of the surgical team to maintain patient safety
• Appropriately set up for a surgical procedure and follow protocol for counting supplies/instruments to ensure no foreign object is left inside the patient.
• Understand the principles of and competently assist a surgeon during a procedure, possessing adequate knowledge of the procedure itself.
• Differentiate sutures and their applications.
• Close a surgical site (under physician supervision) with appropriate suture.
• Demonstrate a teamwork approach in the care of a patient during the perioperative phase.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training in the Surgical Technologist role.
• Certification in Surgical Technology.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience.
• High School Graduate or GED.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

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.