Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist — Open-Heart Team

HCA Healthcare; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work programs

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist to join our skilled cardiac surgery team in Ocala, FL. You will prepare the surgical suite, assist the surgeon, and maintain sterile technique to support safe open heart procedures.

The role requires open heart experience, vocational training, and certification (TS-C or CST). You will partner with a high-performing team and contribute to patient-centered care in a large hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Vocational School Graduate
• (TS-C) Tech in Surgery - Certified, or (CST) Certified Surgical Technologist
• Previous Open Heart experience required

Responsibilities

• Preparing and organizing the surgical suite with the right instruments, equipment, and supplies to ensure safe, efficient procedures
• Supporting patients with transport, positioning, prepping, and draping while protecting their comfort, privacy, and safety
• Scrubbing in and assisting the surgeon by providing instruments, handling specimens, and anticipating the needs of the team
• Monitoring equipment and patient status throughout procedures, taking quick, effective action when needed
• Maintaining a sterile field, ensuring thorough room turnover, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture

Education

Vocational School Graduate

TS-C Tech in Surgery - Certified

CST Certified Surgical Technologist

Job description

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist to join our skilled cardiac surgery team in Ocala, FL. You will prepare the surgical suite, assist the surgeon, and maintain sterile technique to support safe open heart procedures.

The role requires open heart experience, vocational training, and certification (TS-C or CST). You will partner with a high-performing team and contribute to patient-centered care in a large hospital setting.