OR Tech days

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

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(an) OR Tech days today with HCA Florida Aventura Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Surgical Technician demonstrates knowledge of surgical instruments and principals of sterile technique. The Operating Room Technician anticipates the needs of the surgical suite within the scope of the position’s competencies with the use of critical thinking. The Operating Room Technician adheres to hospital policies and procedure, is supervised by the Registered Nurse, and collaborates with the surgical team to improve customer satisfaction. The Operating Room Technician is a supportive role and will be implemented, as the needs of the department require.

Major Responsibilities

• Assembles supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Prepares sterile instrument table as well as gathering equipment after procedure for cleaning and sterilization.
• Accurately completes all sponge, sharp, and instrument counts and reports all discrepancies to the nurse or surgeon.
• Positions patient accordingly to type of surgery.
• Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
• Provides comfort and support pre-operative patients.
• Transports patients to and from surgical suite.
• Assists the surgical team in surgical procedures which may include passing instruments, sponges, and sutures.
• Cleans and prepares room between procedures and after last case; restocks supplies when necessary and organizes effectively for end of case clean up.
• Maintains a safe work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

Specialty-Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Properly handles specimens: Identifies specimen appropriately with the physician – maintains specimens during the procedure and checks with surgeon prior to passing off field.
• Obtains specific supplies, non-narcotic medications and equipment: Checks preference cards prior to case and makes arrangements to obtain special supplies.

What qualifications you will need

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

HCA Florida Aventura 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is 467-bed hospital. We are a fully accredited medical surgery hospital. We leverage the latest technologies and treatment protocols to meet healthcare needs. HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is designated a Level II Trauma Center. This is awarded by the Florida Department of Health. We are certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. Always offering the best for our patients. Aventura’s Comprehensive Community Cancer Program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Knowledgeably treating patience with urgency. We are an American College of Radiology accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. We take screenings seriously.

Located in luxurious South Florida, our community offers an exceptional lifestyle. Our neighborhoods are surrounded by world-class culture and entertainment. With a prime location, you'll enjoy easy access to the very best South Florida has to offer. Achieve your career and lifestyle goals with us.

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