Certified Surgical Technologist

HCA Florida Largo Hospital; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo Hospital in Largo, FL is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. You will assist in preparing and caring for surgical patients, maintain sterile technique, and support the surgical team throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include assembling supplies, positioning patients, assisting in passing instruments, and ensuring sterile fields. The position offers opportunities within a premier healthcare network and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved surgical technologist program is required.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (NCCT, NBSTSA) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Hospital-based OR Tech experience is preferred, required for PRN.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, squat, kneel, lift up to 50 pounds.
• Team player attitude is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assemble supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Prepare sterile instrument tables for procedures.
• Assist in positioning patients and skin preparation for surgery.
• Maintain sterile technique and monitor for breaches in sterility.
• Assist surgical team by passing instruments, sponges, and sutures.
• Assist in monitoring patients and gather equipment for cleaning/sterilization.

Skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

Graduate of a surgical technologist program

Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT NBSTSA)

BLS certification

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Certified Surgical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Largo Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (OR Tech)

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

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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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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.