Certified Surgical Technologist

HCA Florida Largo Hospital; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Behavioral health & telemedicine

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join the OR team. You will greet patients, assist in preparing the surgical area and support the team during procedures, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety throughout.

The role requires graduation from an approved surgical technologist program and active certification, with BLS on file. PRN may require hospital-based OR experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved surgical technologist program.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (NCCT, NBSTSA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Hospital-based OR tech experience preferred; required for PRN.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds and assist in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assemble supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Prepare sterile instrument table for procedures.
• Assist in positioning patients and preparing patient’s skin for surgery.
• Maintain sterile technique and monitor for breaches.
• Assist surgical team by passing instruments, sponges and sutures.
• Gather equipment for cleaning/sterilization after procedures.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist

BLS certification

Team player

Patient care

Education

Approved surgical technologist program

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Certified Surgical Technologist today with HCA Florida Largo Hospital.

Job Summary And Qualifications

We are currently seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (Certified OR Tech). As a Certified Surgical or Operating Room Tech, you greet our patients, comfort them and transport them to the surgical suite. Once in the operating room, you will perform technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for our surgical patients.

Typical duties may include:

• Assemble supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures


• Prepare sterile instrument table for your procedures


• Assist in positioning patients and preparing patient’s skin for surgery


• Maintain sterile techniques and actively monitor situations that could lead to breaches in sterile technique


• Assist the surgical team during procedures which may include passing instruments, sponges and sutures


• Assist in monitoring patients


• Gather equipment for cleaning/sterilization after procedures

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved surgical technologist program required


• Certification as a Surgical Technologist required (NCCT, NBSTSA)


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required


• Hospital-based OR Tech experience preferred, required for PRN


• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds


• Team player attitude

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence


• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling


• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is the premier healthcare provider in Pinellas County and beyond with 455 beds and is part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare network in Florida. Our hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including advanced cardiac care, complex GI services, kidney and liver transplantation, weight loss surgery, advanced stroke care, and robotic surgeries. Our Graduate Medical Education program is affiliated with USF Morsani College of Medicine, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care from the most skilled and knowledgeable medical professionals. Pick HCA Florida Largo Hospital for all your healthcare needs.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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