Surgical Technologist Jobs in Miami, FL
Surgical technologists in Miami earn a metro median near $31.50 an hour, and Jackson Memorial, UHealth Tower, Nicklaus Children's and Baptist Health all staff operating rooms with them. Here are the current openings, followed by who hires, what it pays and how to get certified.
Current surgical technologist Openings in Miami, FL
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Surgical Technologist Work in Miami
The biggest operating rooms in Miami sit side by side in the Health District along NW 12th Avenue. Jackson Memorial runs its main OR, a transplant OR, a cardiothoracic OR and the labor and delivery OR at Holtz Women's Hospital, and UHealth Tower, the University of Miami's 553-bed teaching hospital, is a few blocks away at 1400 NW 12th Avenue. Specialty work in heart and transplant surgery is what sets Miami apart, and those teams post separate, higher-paid specialty tech roles.
Outside the Health District the work follows the hospitals and surgery centers. Nicklaus Children's runs pediatric and cardiac operating rooms, Mount Sinai staffs per diem OR techs on Miami Beach, and Baptist Health South Florida hires for hospital surgery departments and surgery centers across Miami-Dade, often with sign-on bonuses. Jackson calls the role Operating Room Technician, so search both titles.
Top Miami Employers for Surgical Technologists
These Miami hospitals and health systems employ surgical technologists:
- Jackson Health System - hires Operating Room Technicians for the Jackson Main OR, cardiothoracic and transplant surgery and the Holtz labor and delivery OR.
- UHealth - University of Miami Health System - staffs Level III surgical technologists on 12-hour shifts at UHealth Tower, with sign-on bonuses of up to $7,500 advertised.
- Nicklaus Children's Health System - hires operating room surgical techs and cardiac specialty surgical techs for full-time day shifts.
- Baptist Health South Florida - posts surgical technologist roles in hospital surgery departments and surgery centers, some open to new graduates.
- Mount Sinai Medical Center - the Miami Beach hospital hires per diem operating room surgical techs.
- HCA Florida Mercy Hospital - has hired PRN OR techs with at least a year of experience.
Surgical Technologist Salaries in Miami
- Entry level: about $25 to $29 an hour for new graduates and techs in their first year.
- Experienced: roughly $29 to $38 an hour with a few years of general OR experience.
- Senior: about $38 to $48 an hour for specialty techs in cardiac or transplant surgery.
These are estimates built from federal May 2025 wage data for the Miami metro, where the median is $31.50 an hour, checked against a Baptist Health posting in Miami of $28.00 to $34.30 an hour. Specialty service lines, call duty, evening and weekend shifts and the CST credential push pay up, and Miami systems often add sign-on bonuses for experienced techs.
How to Become a Surgical Technologist in Miami
Florida has no state license for surgical technologists, so you do not apply to any state board. Employers set the bar instead: most want graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, BLS certification and the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, and Jackson asks new hires to earn the CST within one year. Locally, Miami Dade College offers a 64-credit Associate in Science in Surgical Technology at its Medical Campus in the Health District, with January and May starts, and graduates sit the CST exam.
What the Job Involves
Surgical technologists prepare and keep the sterile field during operations. A shift means setting up instruments, supplies and equipment, scrubbing in, passing instruments and sutures to the surgeon, anticipating the next step of the procedure, counting sponges and sharps with the circulating nurse, handling specimens and breaking down and turning over the room for the next case.
Skills Employers Look For
- CST certification or eligibility to sit the exam
- BLS certification
- Strict sterile technique
- Instrument knowledge across general and specialty cases
- Calm focus during long or emergency procedures
- Willingness to take call, nights and weekends
Career Path and Advancement
Most Miami techs start in general surgery on a main OR or at a surgery center, then specialize in cardiothoracic, transplant, neuro or pediatric cases at Jackson, UHealth or Nicklaus, where specialty roles carry their own titles and pay. From there the path runs to lead tech, OR educator or surgical first assistant, and some techs go back to school for nursing to move into circulating and perioperative RN roles.
Related Careers in Miami
If surgery interests you, these related Miami roles are close matches:
- Registered Nurse Jobs
- Radiologic Technologist Jobs
- Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs
- Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a surgical technologist in Florida?
No. Florida does not license surgical technologists. Most Miami hospitals still expect an accredited program and the Certified Surgical Technologist credential, and some require it within a set time after hire.
How much do surgical techs make in Miami?
The Miami metro median is about $31.50 an hour, according to federal May 2025 wage data. New techs generally start around $25 to $29 an hour, and specialty techs in cardiac or transplant surgery can reach $38 to $48.
Where can I study surgical technology in Miami?
Miami Dade College offers an Associate in Science in Surgical Technology at its Medical Campus in the Health District. The program is 64 credits, starts in January and May, and prepares you for the CST exam.
What is the difference between a surgical tech and an OR tech?
In Miami they are usually the same job. Jackson Health System uses the title Operating Room Technician, while UHealth, Baptist and Nicklaus use surgical technologist or surgical tech, so search both titles.
Do Miami hospitals offer sign-on bonuses for surgical techs?
Often, yes. UHealth has advertised up to $7,500 for surgical technologists at UHealth Tower, and Baptist Health South Florida offers sign-on bonuses to experienced techs. Bonuses are usually tied to experience and a service commitment.
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