Surgical Technologist - $28 per hour

Tampa General Hospital; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Health Care FSA

Pet insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Brooksville, FL is seeking a Surgical Technologist. The role involves assisting with operative procedures, caring for surgical supplies, and supporting endoscopy cases. Candidates typically have a Surgical Tech program, 5 years of experience, and BLS certification.

CVOR experience is preferred, with full-time, staff-level responsibilities in a busy OR setting. The hospital emphasizes its large footprint, strong patient care standards, and extensive benefits for staff,

Qualifications

• Technical program completion in Surgical Technology.
• 5 years of progressive surgical tech experience.
• BLS certification required.
• CVOR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical and endoscopy procedures and prepare supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and restock the surgical suite and instruments before, during and after procedures.
• Identify situations needing intervention and report to RN or Clinician.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for OR student trainees and act as a resource in multiple surgical areas.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

OR teamwork

Preceptor duties

Education

Technical Program - Surgical Technologist

Tools

Surgical instruments

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 #260004GM. 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