Lead Surg Tech

HCA Healthcare • Ocala, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is hiring a Lead Surgical Technologist for a leadership role in the operating room. The position guides the surgical technology team and supports safe, advanced surgical care in collaboration with an experienced surgical team. The hospital describes investment in technology, staffing resources, and leadership development to support team members and patient care.

The Lead Surgical Technologist prepares operating suites, equipment, and instruments; scrubs in to support surgeons during complex cardiac surgeries; and helps maintain a safe, sterile environment. The role also mentors and trains surgical technologists, reinforces best practices, and oversees counts, specimen handling, and infection-prevention compliance. Effective communication, problem-solving, and support for on-call and emergency cases are part of the position.

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a 323-bed facility in Ocala, Florida, an ACS Level I Trauma Center and the region’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center. Its services include orthopedic, cardiovascular, emergency, and neurological care, robotic and weight loss surgery, and rehabilitation services.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Responsibilities

• Organize operating suites, equipment, and instruments to ensure readiness for procedures.
• Scrub in and support surgeons during complex cardiac surgeries, anticipating needs and maintaining a safe, sterile environment.
• Guide and mentor surgical technologists, train new team members, and reinforce best practices.
• Manage counts and specimen handling and ensure compliance with infection-prevention standards.
• Promote teamwork and efficiency through communication, rapid problem-solving, and support for on-call and emergency cases.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED