Certified Surgical Technologist

HCA Healthcare•Bradenton, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) to support surgical patients and the operating-room team. The role is scheduled from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The technologist greets, comforts, and transports patients to the surgical suite, then performs technical duties to help prepare for and care for patients during surgery.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved surgical technologist program.
Certification as a Surgical Technologist (NCCT or NBSTSA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to perform work requiring 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 technologist experience preferred; required for PRN.

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 techniques and monitor for situations that could breach sterile technique.
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

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, 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 and flexible spending accounts.
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.
Onsite day care program and 24-hour employee fitness center.
Continuing education courses, skills development, and opportunities for advancement.