Operating Room Technician Jobs in Florida

Operating Room Technician jobs in Florida are concentrated in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where major health systems including AdventHealth, HCA Florida, and Nicklaus Children's Hospital sustain steady demand for skilled OR support staff at every experience level. The most active specialties are orthopedic, cardiovascular, and robotic-assisted procedures, reflecting Florida's high surgical volume driven by its large and aging population. Florida's year-round patient load keeps hiring consistent, making it one of the more active markets in the country for this role. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles237+
Top employerHealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Top cityTampa, FL
Cities hiring85
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
Nurse Manager Operating Room and Endo
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HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
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Nurse Manager Operating Room and Endo
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
Trinity, Florida
Business Operations
Customer Service
Retail Banking & Branch Management

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Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator
Medical Village Surgical Center
Tampa, Florida
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
BLS Certification

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Mayo Clinic
Surgical Technologist - General Operating Room - ST
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Surgical Technologist - General Operating Room - ST
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
BLS Certification
10,000+

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Okeechobee, Florida
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$49.6 - $58.4/hr
1,001-5,000

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Scrub Tech | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
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Scrub Tech | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Loxahatchee, Florida
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$43.4 - $51.1/hr
1,001-5,000

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Operating Room Technician Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Hudson
7 jobs
Brandon
7 jobs
Bradenton
7 jobs
Saint Petersburg
7 jobs
Orlando
6 jobs
West Palm Beach
6 jobs

Operating Room Technician Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
    HealthTrust Workforce Solutions25
  • United Surgical Partners
    United Surgical Partners19
  • American Traveler
    American Traveler11
  • SCA Health
    SCA Health10
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    Voyage Health10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Florida.

  • Surgical technologist certification (CST) from NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) credential required
  • Completion of an accredited surgical technology program recognized in Florida
  • Minimum one year of operating room or surgical scrub technician experience preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency in sterile field setup and instrument passing for major surgical cases
  • Current BLS certification from an American Heart Association-approved provider
  • Familiarity with robotic-assisted surgical systems such as da Vinci platform

Operating Room Technician Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a operating room technician in Florida?

Florida does not issue a state license specifically for operating room technicians, but most Florida hospitals require national certification through the NBSTSA (Certified Surgical Technologist) or the NCCT (Tech in Surgery-Certified) credential. The path typically starts with completing an accredited surgical technology program at a Florida college or vocational school, followed by a national certification exam. Employers across Florida health systems treat one of these credentials as the practical entry requirement.

Which companies hire operating room technicians in Florida?

Employers hiring operating room technicians in Florida right now include HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, United Surgical Partners, and American Traveler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's large integrated health systems and specialty surgical centers drive the majority of consistent openings across the state.

Which Florida cities have the most operating room technician jobs?

Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville have the most operating room technician openings in Florida. The distribution reflects the concentration of major hospital campuses and surgical centers in those metros, with large systems like HCA Florida and AdventHealth anchoring demand in Tampa and Orlando, while Miami's high surgical volume supports both hospital-based and freestanding ambulatory surgery center hiring.

Are there remote operating room technician jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're rare. Operating room technician work is inherently hands-on and requires physical presence in a sterile surgical environment, so the vast majority of openings are fully on-site. About 0% of operating room technician openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are typically in adjacent areas like surgical scheduling coordination or OR supply chain management rather than direct patient care.

How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited surgical technology program and applying directly to new-grad or extern programs at large Florida health systems, including those run by HCA Florida and AdventHealth at multiple campuses. Candidates who come from adjacent roles such as sterile processing technician or certified nursing assistant have a natural transition advantage, since those positions build familiarity with surgical instruments and hospital workflows. Earning the CST credential before or during your first job search gives Florida hiring managers a concrete signal of readiness even without direct OR experience.

Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Florida employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your certification, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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