Lead Surg Tech

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is seeking a Lead Surgical Technologist to guide the OR team, ensure sterile technique, and support surgeons through complex procedures. You will lead preparations, manage counts, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced surgical environment.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with the surgical team, and contribute to high-quality patient care while advancing your leadership role within the department.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CSA or CST certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical preparation by organizing suites, equipment, and instruments.
• Scrub in and support surgeons through complex cardiac surgeries while maintaining a sterile field.
• Mentor and train surgical technologists, modeling best practices for the team.
• Oversee quality and safety by managing counts, handling specimens, and infection prevention standards.
• Drive teamwork and efficiency through clear communication and support for on‑call cases.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cardiac surgery support

BCLS Certification

Education

Surgical Technology program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Lead Surgical Technologist, you’ll take on a vital leadership role in the OR, guiding your team and ensuring patients receive the safest, most advanced surgical care. Working alongside a highly experienced, collaborative surgical team, you’ll bring order, precision, and confidence to the operating room. With HCA Healthcare’s continued investment in technology, staffing resources, and leadership development, you’ll have everything you need to support your team, provide excellent patient care, and shape your own professional future. Join us!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading surgical preparation by organizing suites, equipment, and instruments to ensure readiness for every procedure
• Scrubbing in and supporting surgeons through complex cardiac surgeries, anticipating needs and maintaining a safe, sterile environment
• Guiding and mentoring surgical technologists, serving as a role model while training new team members and reinforcing best practices
• Overseeing quality and safety by managing counts, handling specimens, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention standards
• Driving teamwork and efficiency through effective communication, rapid problem-solving, and support for on‑call and emergency cases

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Surgical Technology program graduate
• High School Graduate / GED
• (CSA) Certified Surgical Assistant, or (CST) Certified Surgical Technologist

Benefits

HCA Florida Ocala 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 Ocala Hospital is a 323‑bed facility. We are located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. Our hospital is a part of Ocala Health. Our facility is an ACS Level I Trauma Center. We are the region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center. We are committed to patient-centered care! We offer a host of quality and award‑winning services. Our services include orthopedic, cardiovascular, emergency, and neurological care, robotic and weight loss surgery, and rehabilitation services.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”‑ Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.