Surgical Tech-Shift Varies-Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

Position Summary

Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.

The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us!

Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations, Orlando Health and the high-quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond.

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital - a state-of-the-art, seven-story, multi-specialty hospital - will serve as a vital 550,000 square-foot healthcare hub offering:

• 300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds
• 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites
• Dedicated labor and delivery services - including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that will debut shortly after the hospital opens
• Comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services
• Advanced surgical procedures

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as part of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning.

Benefits Beyond the Expected

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

• Benefits that begin on Day 1
• Four (4) weeks paid parental leave
• Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs
• Back-up childcare and elder care
• Fertility benefits and adoption assistance
• NCLEX reimbursement
• Free NCPDs for RN license
• Free Kaplan review courses
• Dedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop you
• Specialty certifications reimbursement
• And more!

Position Summary:

The Surgical Tech demonstrates a clear understanding of sterile techniques and maintains a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of special procedures.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
• Reviews preferences and verifies the case cart thoroughly before the procedure.
• Maintains an orderly surgical field and consistently passes instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon.
• Anticipates and prioritizes the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
• Takes part in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Maintains surgical specimens in a manner that identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
• Assists in ordering and stocking specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas where medications are stored.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use of time and supplies.
• Maintains a clear,safe, and organized work area

Qualifications

Education/Training

High school graduate or equivalent.

Successful completion of:
• Surgical Technology training program; or
• Orlando Health Training Program; or
• An accredited physician assistant program

Licensure/Certification

Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification