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 role and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. It requires knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and technology, as well as the ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting. The position is based in a state-of-the-art Jacksonville hospital with 34 operating rooms, including an IMRI OR suite and a dedicated endovascular OR suite. Candidates may be considered for either the Surgical Technologist or Advanced Surgical Technologist role based on experience, specialty training, and qualifications. The Advanced Surgical Technologist supports complex procedures such as Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, and Vascular cases, and contributes to protocol development, specialty instrumentation management, and workflow optimization. Advanced Surgical Technologists may also be required to cover 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.
  • Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency; current BLS certification is required upon hire.
  • NBSTSA Surgical Technology certification is required within one year of hire and must be maintained thereafter, except for Mayo Clinic in Florida Surgical Technologists hired before 11/20/2024.
  • Strong scrub skills in General, Urology, and Gynecology.
  • Qualified applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance of campus to meet the 45-minute on-call requirement.
  • For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, at least 2 years of independent scrubbing experience.
  • For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, independent support of advanced procedures in Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, or Vascular, or independent cross-training in three or more other specialties.
  • For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.

Nice To Haves

  • Additional experience in Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, or other specialties is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe and efficient care to surgical patients under RN supervision and in collaboration with the surgeon.
  • Primarily function in the scrub role during surgical procedures.
  • Select, prepare, and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
  • Apply sterile and aseptic technique and adapt to unpredictable perioperative situations.
  • Use knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team.
  • For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, support complex procedures in Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, or Vascular services, or work independently 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 protocols 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.
  • Provide coverage to other surgical services based on practice needs and competency.
  • Meet the 45-minute on-call response requirement by living within a reasonable driving distance of campus.

Benefits

  • Medical plan options
  • Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage
  • Vision plan with a national network
  • HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
  • Competitive retirement package
  • Continuing education and advancement opportunities
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