Surgical Tech PRN

Surgery Partners•Cape Coral, FL

22h

About The Position

Surgical Technologists, also known as Scrub Technicians or Operating Room (OR) Technicians, assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. As members of the operating room team, they help maintain a safe and sterile environment before, during, and after procedures while supporting patient care alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. The role prepares and maintains instruments, equipment, and supplies; helps establish and preserve the sterile field; assists with patient preparation and positioning; and supports the surgical team during procedures. It also includes specimen handling, post-procedure patient transfers, room cleaning and restocking, inventory support, and assistance with instrument decontamination, sterilization, and infection-prevention quality assurance.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in and actively completing an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Understanding of sterile technique and aseptic practices.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and established procedures.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Nice To Haves

Zero (0) to two (2) years of clinical experience in a healthcare-related field.
Prior exposure to a surgical or procedural environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
Prepare the operating room and establish a sterile field with instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, sterile solutions, and supplies.
Perform safety checks and assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment, verifying proper functionality.
Follow facility, state, and federal regulations related to patient care and surgical services.
Prepare patients’ skin and bodies as directed, assist with safe positioning, and drape patients appropriately.
Support patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
Pass instruments, supplies, and sterile items to surgeons and surgical assistants.
Maintain the integrity of the sterile field throughout each surgical case.
Retract tissue, cut sutures, and perform other delegated functions under the direct supervision of the physician performing the procedure.
Participate in sponge, needle, instrument, and supply counts according to facility policy and procedure requirements.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and assist during procedures.
Assist with preparation, labeling, handling, and disposition of surgical specimens.
Apply dressings as directed and assist with safely transferring patients from the procedure table to a stretcher.
Clean and restock operating and procedure rooms after cases; pull supplies, instruments, and equipment for upcoming procedures.
Assist with maintenance of physician preference cards, inventory management, and supply organization.
Assist with instrument decontamination and cleaning, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and quality assurance testing related to sterilization and infection prevention.
Demonstrate sterile technique and infection-prevention practices; communicate and collaborate professionally with physicians, nurses, and other staff.
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.