Surgical Tech Lead

Surgical Tech Lead - Corpus Christi Medical Center, Bay Area

Join us to provide high‑quality, efficient surgical care at Corpus Christi Medical Center, an 630‑plus bed system serving the Coastal Bend community.

As a Lead Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, you will guide the operating‑room team, maintain a sterile field, and support surgeons to deliver the safest, most advanced surgical care. You will participate in training, lead team briefings, and contribute to continuous improvement of peri‑operative processes.

• 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.
• Recognize and identify different surgical instruments and their applications.
• Display appropriate knowledge of anatomy and physiology to prepare and assist in surgical procedures.
• Maintain a safe sterile field through proper positioning of sharps, labeling of medications, and understanding of electrocautery to prevent fires.
• Participate in “timeout” briefings with the surgical team to maintain patient safety.
• Set up for a surgical procedure and follow protocol in the counting of supplies/instruments to prevent retained foreign objects.
• Concurrently assist the surgeon during a procedure while maintaining competency in the specific surgery.
• Differentiated sutures and their applications to support wound closure.
• Close a surgical site under physician supervision using appropriate suture techniques.
• Adopt a teamwork approach throughout the peri‑operative phase.

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training in the Surgical Technologist role.
• Certification in Surgical Technology or verifiable Surgical Tech experience prior to 9/1/2009.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience.
• High School Graduate / GED.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or a low copay, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental, vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other partners.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance: tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program: paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

We are interviewing – apply today!

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.