Surgical Technologist - Cardiothoracic Operating Room - ST

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

4d • 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 functions primarily in the scrub position and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Surgical Technologist applies sterile and aseptic technique, adapts to unpredictable perioperative situations, and uses knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team.

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 placement as either a Surgical Technologist or Advanced Surgical Technologist based on experience, specialty training, and qualifications. The Advanced Surgical Technologist supports complex procedures in specialties such as Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, and Vascular; helps develop protocols, manage specialty instrumentation, and optimize workflows; 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 the 45-minute on-call requirement. Advanced Surgical Technologists must be able to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Requirements

• Graduate of 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, maintained thereafter.
• NBSTSA Surgical Technology certification within one year of hire and maintained thereafter, except for Mayo Clinic in Florida Surgical Technologists hired before 11/20/2024.
• Live within a reasonable driving distance to campus to meet the 45-minute on-call requirement.
• For Advanced Surgical Technologist placement: minimum of 2 years of independent scrubbing experience.
• For Advanced Surgical Technologist placement: independently support advanced procedures in Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, or Vascular, or be cross-trained to work independently in three or more specialties outside these advanced specialties.
• For Advanced Surgical Technologist placement: demonstrate ability to prepare for and handle emergencies, including quick thinking, adaptability, and implementation of emergency protocols.
• For Advanced Surgical Technologist placement: work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiovascular experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient care to surgical patients under RN supervision and in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Function primarily in the scrub role.
• Select, prepare, and maintain surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Apply sterile and aseptic technique and adapt to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting.
• Use knowledge of human 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 qualifying specialty or multiple other specialties.
• Manage and maintain advanced specialty instrumentation and equipment.
• Contribute to protocol and workflow development for new procedures and technologies.
• Prepare 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.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree