Day Shift OR Tech — Surgical Support

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is seeking an OR Tech to support the surgical team in a high-volume environment. The role requires safely handling instruments, sterile technique, and close collaboration with nurses and surgeons to ensure patient comfort and efficiency.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; CST certification preferred; completion of an accredited scrub program or equivalent experience; and BLS certification (or within 30 days).

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Operating Room Scrub Technician Certification (CST) preferred.
• Completion of an Accredited Surgical Scrub Technician Program or experience as scrub tech.
• Current Basic Life Support certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• 1 year minimum experience as an OR TECH preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Prepares sterile instrument table and cleans materials after procedures.
• Counts sponges, sharps, and instruments; reports discrepancies.
• Positions patient according to surgery type.
• Prepares patient skin per hospital standards.
• Provides comfort and pre-operative support.
• Transports patients to and from the surgical suite.
• Assists the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies.
• Cleans and restocks the room; ensures end-of-case readiness.
• Maintains a safe work area and adheres to codes of conduct.

Skills

OR Tech experience

Sterile technique knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CST Certification (Preferred)

Accredited Surgical Scrub Tech program or scrub tech experience

BLS certification (within 30 days)

Job description

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is seeking an OR Tech to support the surgical team in a high-volume environment. The role requires safely handling instruments, sterile technique, and close collaboration with nurses and surgeons to ensure patient comfort and efficiency.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; CST certification preferred; completion of an accredited scrub program or equivalent experience; and BLS certification (or within 30 days).