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Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Lead Surgical Technologist with Highlands-Cashiers Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), 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 Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, 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 that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Surgical Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

**Role Summary:** The role of the Lead Surgical Tech is to assist the daily operations of the Operating Room facilitating efficiency, team work, safety and quality of care under the direction of the OR Manager/Director.

As a Lead Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, you’ll take on a vital leadership role in the OR, 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 continued 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. Join us!

Your responsibilities will include:

+ Leading surgical preparation by organizing suites, equipment, and instruments to ensure readiness for every procedure

+ Scrubbing in and supporting surgeons through complex cardiac surgeries, anticipating needs and maintaining a safe, sterile environment

+ Guiding and mentoring surgical technologists, serving as a role model while training new team members and reinforcing best practices

+ Overseeing quality and safety by managing counts, handling specimens, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention standards

+ Driving teamwork and efficiency through effective communication, rapid problem-solving, and support for on-call and emergency cases

What qualifications you will need:

+ **Required Education:**

+ Surgical Technologist: graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

+ If LPN in surgical Technologist role: graduate of an accredited LPN program

+ **Preferred Education:** Associate of Science in Surgical Technology or Applied Science.

+ **Required License:**

+ Surgical Technologist: Current BCLS certification. Certification is to be obtained within one year of date of hire for individuals hired after August 1, 2007.

+ LPN in Surgical Technologist role: Current BCLS certification. Current NC license. Certification is to be obtained within one year of date of hire.

+ Individuals hired prior to August 1, 2007 are exempt from the certification requirement.

+ **Required Experience:**

+ Surgical Technologist: Three years surgical technician experience with an Associate of Science in Surgical Technology or Applied Science OR 3 years surgical technologist experience in an operating room setting.

+ LPN in Surgical Technologist role: three years surgical technologist experience with an Associate of Science in Surgical Technology or Applied Science OR 3 years surgical technologist experience in an operating room setting

+ **Preferred Experience:** 3 years surgical technologist experience

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a community hospital serving Macon, Jackson and the surrounding counties. Located on Highway 64 between the towns of Highlands and Cashiers, the hospital offers 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient care, rehabilitation, as well as long-term care through Eckerd Living Center. Highlands-Cashiers Hospital has 24 beds for acute care services and 80 beds in the Eckerd Living Center. Ambulatory services are also available, including therapy services and primary care practices serving both Highlands and Cashiers.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Lead Surgical Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.