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, selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Surgical Technologist applies sterile and aseptic techniques and adapts to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting, using knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team. The hospital in Jacksonville has 34 operating rooms, including an IMRI OR suite and a dedicated endovascular OR suite, with 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 contributes to protocol development, specialty instrumentation management, and workflow optimization for advanced surgical services. Surgical Technologists 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.
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 hires 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.
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.
- Perform 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, support complex procedures in specialties such as Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, and Vascular.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
