Surgical Tech First Assist-Lead

Tampa General Hospital Brooksville, FL, US

Location: Brooksville, Florida, United States

Posted: Oct 13, 2026

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Surgical Technologist Florida Springs Surgery Center is a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center conveniently located off of US Highway 19 on the west coast of Florida. Our specialties include: • Orthopedic Surgery • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery • Sports Medicine • Total Joint Replacement • Hand and Upper Extremity • Neurosurgery Position Description: The main role of the Surgical Technologist is to anticipate the needs of the surgical team; establish and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room and handle materials management. Duties Include: • Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures. • Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment. • Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse. • Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants. • Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated. • Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon. • Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets. • Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background. • Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment. • Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills. • Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment. • Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team. • Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as required. • Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy. • Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center. • Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center. • Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment. Qualifications High School Diploma/GED completion of a Surgical Technician Program Certification as required by state and/or center Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center is strongly preferred Experienced in Ortho and/or ENT highly preferred Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed Must excel in teamwork and possess strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff, engage with patients, and coordinate with physicians What We Offer: As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses. • Competitive wages • Opportunities to better yourself professionally • Health, Dental & Vision Coverage • 401(k) retirement plan • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Company Paid Holidays • Employee Assistance Programs • Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account • Education Assistance • Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance • Free parking Who We Are: At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.