Certified Surgical Technician - Neurosurgery Service Line Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North
Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and
more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.

Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the
healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most
valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to
ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are
looking for you!

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certification for Surgical Technology with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Competent in at least 3 specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the neurosurgery service line to ensure smooth clinical workflow.
• Coordinate scheduling for neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, and support staff.
• Monitor case volumes, block time utilization, and surgical throughput to optimize efficiency.
• Facilitate continuity of care across pre‑op, intra‑op, and post‑op phases.
• Support patient navigation, including referrals, follow‑ups, and care coordination.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with resolving patient concerns and improving overall patient experience.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic growth plans for the neurosurgery program.
• Act as the point of contact for neurosurgeons regarding operational needs and resource allocation.
• Facilitate communication between physicians, nursing, administration, and support teams.
• Assist with staffing needs, competency tracking, and workflow optimization.
• Manage supply utilization, equipment needs, and vendor relationships.
• Support development of policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership on service line performance.
• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
• Performs the role of the scrub technician.
• Uses principles of aseptic technique to establish and maintain a sterile field
• Facilitates efficient completion of the surgery schedule.
• Maintains organized work area and participates in daily unit duties.
• Competent in at least 3 specialty areas.

Benefits

• Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
• HSA
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED