Surgical Tech III - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital, Wesley Chapel, Florida

Position Summary

Site: FMCOH Wiregrass Ranch Hospital

Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida

Position: Surgical Tech III

Department: Surgery

Shift: Days

Elevating Healthcare in Wesley Chapel and West Florida, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is poised to revolutionize healthcare in Wesley Chapel and the broader West Florida region. This five‑story, state‑of‑the‑art multi‑specialty hospital spans 380,000 square feet, purpose‑built to serve one of Florida’s fastest‑growing communities with exceptional, outcomes‑focused care.

• Opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300 beds at full build‑out
• 9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real‑time imaging capabilities
• Comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and more

From life‑saving procedures to advanced diagnostics, this facility is engineered to meet the evolving needs of our community with precision and compassion.

Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of sterile techniques and has a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of specialty procedures. Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment to at least one tertiary specialty service.

• Maintain an orderly surgical field and consistently pass instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon.
• Anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
• Take part in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Maintain the surgical specimen in a manner that identifies and preserves it for pathology evaluation.
• Assist in ordering and stocking specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines.
• Collaborate with a Registered Nurse as a technical subject‑matter expert for at least one tertiary specialty.
• Provide scrub services for major procedures in at least two surgical specialties (independently with high physician satisfaction).
• Prepare and conduct technical performance‑oriented training related to specialty service.
• Serve as a preceptor to perioperative personnel rotating through scrub roles and/or second circulates on major tertiary procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons and proactively address case needs when performing duties in either the scrub or second circulator roles.
• Assist in workflow process improvement activities, contribute to organizational effectiveness, and demonstrate career growth and development in collaboration with clinical leadership.
• Transport and deliver items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• Have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• When directed by a clinical specialist, inventory and order specialty instruments and supplies unique to specialty.
• Participate in the clinical orientation of SPD staff, serving as a role model and technical resource.
• Be dependable and reliable in performance of Surgical Tech I and II duties.
• Perform all tasks in a cost‑effective manner, participate in departmental performance improvement activities, meet education and certification requirements, uphold Orlando Health philosophy and objectives, contribute to organizational effectiveness, and demonstrate career growth and development.

Education/Training: High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of a Surgical Technology training program or an Orlando Health training program.

Licensure/Certification: Maintains current BLS/Health Care Provider certification.

Experience: Four (4) years surgical tech experience. (CST and two (2) years of surgical tech experience may substitute for the required experience.)