Certified Surgical Technician - Neurosurgery Service Line Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees