Certified OR Tech - Patient-First Surgical Support

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Wellbeing support including freeCounse

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with employer match

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is seeking an OR Technician to support the surgical team and maintain sterile technique in a fast-paced operating room. The role emphasizes instrument handling, patient positioning, specimen management, and collaboration with nurses and surgeons to ensure patient safety and an efficient workflow.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CST preferred, and BLS; completion of an accredited scrub program or relevant OR experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Surgical Scrub Technician Program completion or equivalent experience preferred (CST preferred).
• Completion of an Accredited Surgical Scrub Technician Program or experience working as a scrub tech.
• Current Basic Life Support certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assembles supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Prepares sterile instrument table and gathers equipment for cleaning and sterilization.
• Counts sponges, sharps, and instruments; reports discrepancies.
• Positions patient according to surgery type.
• Prepares patient skin for surgery per hospital standards.
• Provides comfort and support pre-operatively.
• Transports patients to and from the surgical suite.
• Assists the surgical team by passing instruments, sponges, and sutures.
• Cleans and restocks room; prepares for end-of-case cleanup.
• Maintains a safe work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to Code of Conduct and Mission and Values.

Skills

Surgical instrument knowledge

Sterile technique

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient positioning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Scrub Technician Program

Operating Room Scrub Technician Certification (CST)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

None

Job description

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is seeking an OR Technician to support the surgical team and maintain sterile technique in a fast-paced operating room. The role emphasizes instrument handling, patient positioning, specimen management, and collaboration with nurses and surgeons to ensure patient safety and an efficient workflow.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CST preferred, and BLS; completion of an accredited scrub program or relevant OR experience is valued.