Surgical Technologist - Gynecology Operating Room - ST

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

1d•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. Primarily functioning in the scrub role, the technologist selects, prepares, and maintains instrumentation, equipment, and supplies; applies sterile and aseptic techniques; and adapts to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting. The role draws on knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and technology as part of the surgical team. The 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 in specialties such as Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, and Vascular, and contributes to protocol development, specialty instrumentation management, and workflow optimization. Staff may be required to cover other surgical services based on practice needs and competency. Applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance of campus to meet the 45-minute on-call requirement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or military surgical technology program.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire.
NBSTSA Surgical Technology certification required within one year of hire and maintained thereafter, except for Mayo Clinic in Florida hires before 11/20/2024.
Live within a reasonable driving distance of campus to meet the 45-minute on-call requirement.
Advanced Surgical Technologist applicants must have at least 2 years of independent scrubbing experience.
Advanced Surgical Technologist applicants must independently support advanced procedures in Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, or Vascular, or be cross-trained to work independently in three or more other specialties.

Nice To Haves

Urology, General, and Gynecology 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 techniques and adapt to unpredictable perioperative situations.
Use knowledge of anatomy, 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 qualifying specialties.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, manage and maintain advanced specialty instrumentation and equipment.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, contribute to protocol 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.