OR Surgical Tech Full Time Days

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Excellent health plan

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Bradenton, FL seeks an OR Surgical Tech to join our surgical services team. This full-time, day-shift position supports nursing care for surgical patients, performs scrub duties, and assists with instrument and supply management in a fast-paced operating room.

Eligible candidates with two or more years of experience may qualify for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of surgical technologist experience preferred.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, including equipment and patient verification.
• Maintain sterile technique and aseptic practices to preserve the sterile field.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and provide instruments during procedures.
• Count sponges, needles and instruments; ensure accountability for all surgical items.
• Safely prepare and administer medications on the sterile field and assist with patient positioning.

Skills

Surgical scrub

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical technologist program completion

Job description

• You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions.*

Responsibilities

Job Title

OR Surgical Tech

Status

Full Time

Schedule

Days

• You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions.*

Join Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and bring your talent, compassion, and expertise to a team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. We are seeking Surgical, Echo, and Radiology Technologists for Full-Time opportunities. Eligible candidates with two or more years of experience may qualify for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth, a supportive team environment, and the ability to positively impact the patients and families we serve. Eligible positions and terms apply

About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC)

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center® (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

LWRMC Offers Comprehensive Benefits Such As

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Job Overview

Assists in providing nursing care to surgical patients. Performs scrub duties, assists in the maintenance of instruments, equipment and supplies. Assists in preparation, transportation and supervision of patients. Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, infection control protocols, confidentiality requirements, and mandatory training programs.
• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, including equipment, instruments, supplies, and patient verification processes.
• Maintain strict sterile technique and aseptic practices, preserving the sterile field and correcting breaches when identified.
• Support a safe surgical environment through proper waste disposal, specimen handling, fire prevention, and environmental controls.
• Perform accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts while maintaining accountability for all surgical items.
• Anticipate surgeon needs during procedures by providing instruments, managing surgical supplies, assisting with exposure, tissue handling, and wound closure.
• Safely prepare and administer medications on the sterile field, manage specimens, respond to emergencies, and assist with patient positioning.
• Operate surgical equipment and technology safely, including electrosurgical units, specialty instruments, radiology equipment, and laser systems, while ensuring proper post-procedure cleanup and turnover.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• 1 year of surgical technologist experience preferred.
• Successful completion of surgical technologist course from an accredited program.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

Please allow two to three business days for the manager to review your application. Thank you for your interest!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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