Surgical Technologist - $25 per hour

Tampa General Hospital; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Savings Account

Health Care FSA

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Brooksville, FL is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating room and endoscopy procedures. This staff-level position requires 40 hours per week with day shifts and involves handling surgical instruments and supplies under medical supervision.

Ideal candidates have a Technical Program in Surgical Technology or LPN program, BLS certification, and at least five years of progressive surgical tech experience; CVOR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of Technical Program Surgical Technologist or Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 5 years of progressive surgical tech experience; CVOR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical and endoscopy procedures under supervision.
• Prepare, assemble and care for surgical supplies, instruments and equipment before, during and after procedures.
• Identify and report issues to RN or Clinician; support OR staff in multiple surgical areas.

Education

Technical Program Surgical Technologist

Technical Program Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Brooksville, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Under general supervision of medical and nursing staff, following policies, procedures and professional guidelines, assists with surgical and endoscopy procedures, provides, assembles and cares for surgical supplies, instruments and equipment before, during and after procedures. Assists with cleaning, restocking and processing of the surgical suite, instruments and equipment as needed. Identifies and reports situations requiring intervention to the RN or Clinician. Serves as a clinical preceptor for new OR scrub tech and OR technician students and serves as a resource person in at least five surgical specialty areas. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Education

• Technical Program Surgical Technologist or Technical Program Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Certified Surgical Technologists through National Board of Surgical Technology or Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or
• Certified Surgical Technologists through Association of Surgical Technologist (AST) or
• Certified Surgical Technologists through National Certified Surgical Technician (NCST)

Work Experience

• 5 years of progressive surgical tech experience
• CVOR experience preferred

Tampa General Hospital Job ID #2500035E. Posted job title: Surgical Tech 3-Open Heart

About Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with approximately 15,000 team members and providers, is one of the region’s largest employers.

Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26 and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in six specialties. Additionally, Tampa General is ranked as “High Performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 18 procedures and conditions.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Pet insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health savings account
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs