Lead Spine Certified Surgical Technologist

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Lead Spine Certified Surgical Technologist provides leadership in the operating room, guiding the surgical technologist team and helping ensure safe, advanced patient care. Working alongside a collaborative surgical team, this role prepares operating suites, supports surgeons during spine procedures, mentors team members, and promotes quality, safety, teamwork, and efficiency. The position also supports on-call and emergency cases.

Requirements

• 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 Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) experience in spine cases.
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy.

Responsibilities

• Organize operating suites, equipment, and instruments to prepare for procedures.
• Scrub in and support surgeons during complex spine surgeries, anticipating needs and maintaining a safe, sterile environment.
• Guide and mentor surgical technologists, train new team members, and reinforce best practices.
• Manage surgical counts and specimens and ensure compliance with infection prevention standards.
• Promote teamwork and efficiency through communication, rapid problem-solving, and support for on-call and emergency cases.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.

What This Job Offers

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