Certified Surgical Technologist

HCA Healthcare•Bradenton, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) to join its surgical team. The role involves greeting, comforting, and transporting patients to the surgical suite, then performing technical duties to help prepare for and care for patients during surgery. The technologist supports the surgical team and helps maintain sterile conditions throughout procedures. The hospital is a 380+ bed facility in Bradenton, Florida, and is the only state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto Counties. The organization describes opportunities for cross-training, ongoing skills development, continuing education, and advancement. Benefit eligibility may vary by location.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved surgical technologist program.
Certification as a Surgical Technologist through NCCT or NBSTSA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to perform work involving frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
Team-player attitude.

Nice To Haves

Hospital-based operating room (OR) technician experience is preferred; it is required for PRN work.

Responsibilities

Greet, comfort, and transport patients to the surgical suite.
Assemble supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Prepare the sterile instrument table for procedures.
Assist with positioning patients and preparing their skin for surgery.
Maintain sterile technique and monitor for situations that could cause a breach.
Assist the surgical team during procedures, including passing instruments, sponges, and sutures.
Assist in monitoring patients.
Gather equipment for cleaning and sterilization after procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
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.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Onsite day care program and 24-hour employee fitness center.
Continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement.