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 performs the scrub function and selects, prepares, and maintains instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The technologist applies sterile and aseptic techniques, adapts to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting, and uses knowledge of human 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 either the Surgical Technologist or Advanced Surgical Technologist role, depending on experience, specialty training, and qualifications. The advanced role supports complex procedures in Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, or Vascular services, and contributes to protocol development, specialty instrumentation management, and workflow optimization. The technologist 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. Advanced Surgical Technologists are expected to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
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 Surgical Technologists hired at Mayo Clinic in Florida 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 three or more other specialties.
- For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role: work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call expectations.
Nice To Haves
- ENT/Pain experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe and efficient care to surgical patients under RN supervision and in collaboration with the surgeon.
- Primarily perform the scrub role during surgical procedures.
- Select, prepare, and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
- Apply sterile and aseptic techniques and adapt to unpredictable perioperative situations.
- 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 or work independently across three or more specialties outside the listed advanced 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 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
