Surgical Technologist - Neurosurgery Operating Room - ST

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist provides safe and efficient care to surgical patients under the supervision of a registered nurse and in collaboration with the surgeon. The role primarily functions in the scrub position and selects, prepares, and maintains instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The technologist applies sterile and aseptic techniques and adapts to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting, drawing on knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team. The Jacksonville hospital has 34 operating rooms, including an IMRI OR suite and a dedicated endovascular OR suite, and uses modern equipment and advanced technology. Candidates may be considered for either the Surgical Technologist or Advanced Surgical Technologist role depending on experience, specialty training, and qualifications. The advanced role supports complex procedures, including Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, and Vascular procedures, and contributes to protocol development, specialty instrumentation management, and workflow optimization for advanced surgical service lines. The role may require coverage for other surgical services according to practice needs and competency. Qualified applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance of campus to meet a 45-minute on-call requirement.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire, maintained thereafter.
Certification in Surgical Technology through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within one year of hire and maintained thereafter, subject to the stated exception for Mayo Clinic in Florida employees hired before 11/20/2024.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, at least two years of independent scrubbing experience.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, independent experience supporting advanced procedures in Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, or Vascular, or independent cross-training in three or more specialties outside those advanced specialties.
Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and efficient care to surgical patients under the supervision of an RN and in collaboration with the surgeon.
Primarily function in the scrub role.
Select, prepare, and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
Apply sterile and aseptic techniques and adapt to unpredictable perioperative situations.
Use knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team.
Provide coverage to other surgical services based on practice needs and competency outside the primary service.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, independently support advanced procedures in a qualifying specialty or independently work across three or more other specialties.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, manage and maintain advanced specialty instrumentation and equipment.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, contribute to protocol and workflow development for new procedures and technologies.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, be prepared to respond to emergencies using quick thinking, adaptability, and emergency protocols.
Meet the 45-minute on-call response requirement by living within a reasonable driving distance of campus.