Surgical Technologist Jobs in Florida

A Surgical Technologist, also known as a Surgical Tech or Operating Room Technician, is an integral part of the surgical team in the med tech industry. Their primary responsibility is to assist doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals during surgical procedures. Surgical Technologists prepare the operating room, ensuring all necessary equipment and surgical tools are sterilized and readily available. They also assist during the operation by passing instruments to surgeons, holding organs in place, or using retractors. After the surgery, they may help dress wounds and transfer patients to recovery rooms.

Important skills for a Surgical Technologist include strong attention to detail, the ability to work well under pressure, good physical stamina for long surgeries, and excellent hand-eye coordination. In addition to these skills, Surgical Technologists usually need to hold a certification. The most common certifications are the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and the Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing. Prior to becoming a Surgical Technologist, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a Medical Assistant, or even work in medical equipment sterilization, to gain experience in the medical field.

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Local Allied-Surgical Tech, CVOR

  • Weston, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Weston, FL
  • 1 day ago

Surgical Tech - CVOR We are seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist specializing in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) procedures....

Neuro Operating Room Certified Surgical Tech

  • Orlando, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 14 days ago

Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)....

CVOR Certified Surgical Tech WOW

  • Orlando, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 45+ days ago

In an efficient and organized manner, assists team with safe and appropriate operating room turnover times. Directs ancillary personnel participating in room turnover....

Travel Surgical Technologist - Pediatric Cardiothoracic $1840/wk

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 7 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Travel Surgical Technologist - Neurological $1512/wk

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 27 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 27 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $1836/wk

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 30+ days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Certified Surgical Technician

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 30+ days ago

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Surgical Technician

  • Panama City, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Surgical Technology Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technologya collaborative effort of the Association of Surgical Technologists and the American...

Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgery Center

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 2 days ago

Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required....

Certified Surgical Technologist - Neuro

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 60+ days ago

One or more of the following: Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required....

Certified Surgical Technologist - CVOR

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 60+ days ago

One or more of the following: Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required....

Certified Surgical Technologist

  • Panama City, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 60+ days ago

One or more of the following: Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required....

Surgical Technician III - PRN

  • Pensacola, FL
  • moments ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • moments ago

The Surgical Technician III performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room....

Surgical Technologist I

  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 hours ago

The role you'll contribute: The Surgical Technologist I is a member of the health care team who performs technical support in the perioperative period under the direction and supervision of a Registered...

Surgical Technician PRN

  • Merritt Island, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Merritt Island, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions....

Demographic Data for Florida

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Local
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Surgical Technologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Safe Surgical Care: Strategies During a Pandemic
This fully online course is intended to prepare surgical care providers to deliver surgical care during a pandemic, while protecting their patients, their colleagues, themselves and their families...
NCCT Surgical Technologist 10-Test Bundle
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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam Prep
Further your career with Peterson's Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam prep. Test your patient care and surgical skills with Peterson's practice tests. CST test prep includes: 3...

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Florida

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in Florida offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
17.6%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technologists in Florida
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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