Hialeah Hospital·Hialeah, Florida
The surgical technologist prepares sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures while assisting the operating room team. They also perform direct patient care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Certified Surgical Technologist follows established procedural guides in preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved in direct patient care, and functions as member of the operating room team. Complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital and AORN Standards. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients. Required to work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays. Position Qualification: Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program Hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by Surgical Technologist Board Organization (NBSTSA) or The American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), preferred. One year OR experience, preferred Must maintain BLS card from the American Heart Association What Should I Know About Hialeah Hospital? Our 378-bed acute care hospital opened in 1951 to serve the Hialeah, Florida community. Our team is committed to honoring the trust that our patients place in us by providing compassionate, safe, high-quality care in the right place, and at the right time. Hialeah Hospital has been honored to receive a number of awards and designations for our superior health care services, including: Cardiac American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Award, 2018 American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Target Stroke Gold Plus Award, 2018 Bariatric American College of Surgeons/American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - MBSAQIP Accredited Center BCBS Blue Distinction Specialty Care Bariatric Surgery, January 2018 Neurology Advanced Primary Stroke Center Re-accreditation, April 2018 Women's Services American College of Radiology granted Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Re-accreditation, March 2016 Hyperbaric Unit Healogics Center of Distinction Award, 2017 Laboratory Services/Blood Bank Certificate of Accreditation from College of American Pathologist
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited surgical technology program and hold a BLS card from the American Heart Association. Certification as a Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA or ABSA) and one year of operating room experience are preferred.
Market context
Florida allied health laboratory roles often see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with licensure and hands-on experience. This type of role is competitive because employers typically want a relevant bachelor’s degree, a current Florida Medical Technologist License, and at least 2 years of lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the specific lab methods and settings in the posting.
