Surgical Technologist - Cardiothoracic Operating Room - ST

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

3d•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 includes selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The technologist applies sterile and aseptic techniques, adapts to changing circumstances in the perioperative setting, and uses knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team. The position is based at a state-of-the-art hospital in Jacksonville with 34 operating rooms, including an IMRI operating room suite and a dedicated endovascular suite. 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, specialty instrumentation, protocol development, and workflow optimization for advanced surgical service lines. Staff may also be required to cover other surgical services according to practice needs and competency. Applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance of campus to meet the 45-minute on-call requirement.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
Maintain Basic Life Support competency.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required upon hire and must be maintained.
NBSTSA Surgical Technology certification is required within one year of hire and must be maintained thereafter, except for Mayo Clinic in Florida employees hired before 11/20/2024.
Live within a reasonable driving distance to campus to meet the 45-minute on-call requirement.
Advanced Surgical Technologist qualification: at least 2 years of independent scrubbing experience.

Nice To Haves

Cardiovascular experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and efficient care to surgical patients under the supervision of an RN and in collaboration with the surgeon.
Primarily perform the scrub role.
Select, prepare, and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
Apply sterile and aseptic techniques and adapt to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting.
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.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, independently support advanced procedures in a qualified specialty or work independently across three or more other specialties.
Manage and maintain advanced specialty instrumentation and equipment.
Contribute to protocol and workflow development for new procedures and technologies.
Be prepared to respond to emergencies using quick thinking, adaptability, and established emergency protocols.