Surgical Technologist - ENT/Pain Operating Room - ST
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. It requires knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation, and technology, as well as the ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting. Mayo Clinic’s 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 based on experience, specialty training, and qualifications. The Advanced Surgical Technologist supports complex procedures and advanced service lines, manages specialty instrumentation, contributes to protocols and workflow improvements, and provides coverage to other surgical services according to practice needs and competency. 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 through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire and maintained thereafter.
- NBSTSA Surgical Technology certification within one year of hire and maintained thereafter, except for Mayo Clinic in Florida employees hired before 11/20/2024.
- 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, independently support advanced procedures in Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, or Vascular, or be cross-trained to work independently in at least three other specialties.
- For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.
Nice To Haves
- ENT/Pain experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe and efficient care to surgical patients under the supervision of an RN and in collaboration with the surgeon.
- Function primarily in the scrub role.
- Select, prepare, and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
- Apply sterile and aseptic technique and adapt to unpredictable perioperative situations.
- Use knowledge of anatomy, procedures, instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team.
- For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, support complex procedures in specialties such as Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, and Vascular.
- Provide coverage to other surgical services based on practice needs and competency.
- For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, manage and maintain advanced specialty instrumentation and equipment.
- Contribute to protocol and workflow development for new procedures and technologies.
- For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, be prepared to handle emergencies using quick thinking, adaptability, and emergency protocols.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Affordable vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
