Surgical Tech

Larkin Community Hospital·South Miami, Florida

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 27 days ago

Surgical Tech

About the role

The Surgical Technician is responsible for organizing operating room supplies and equipment while maintaining a sterile environment. They assist surgeons during procedures by handling instruments, preparing dressings, and cleaning the surgical area post-operation.

Description

The Surgical Technician is responsible for organizing the supplies and equipment in the operating room.

Sets up the operating surgeon’s sterile table trying to anticipate what might be needed during the procedure.

Helps the surgeon and any assistants do their surgical gowns and gloves.

Counts surgical instruments before and after the surgery.

Hands the desired instruments to the surgeon during the operation.

Prepares the sterile dressings.

Cleans the surgical instruments after the operation.

Assists with cleaning the operating room after an operation.

May assist with the transfer of the patient to the recovery room.

Responsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments.

Qualifications

Minimum of two years’ experience in an OR setting, acute care, or have outpatient experience.
Completion of Surgical Technician course
BLS certification required.
Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a Surgical Technician course and possess at least two years of experience in an OR, acute care, or outpatient setting. A BLS certification is required for this position.

professional certificate
BLS certification
Acute care
Patient transfer
Surgical instrumentation
Outpatient care
Sterile technique
Operating room assistance
Surgical instrument cleaning
Instrument counting
Surgical gowning
Surgical gloving
Sterile dressing preparation

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Location: South Miami, Florida
Posted: Aug 12, 2026
Application: Employer website

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