Certified Surgical Technician: OR Prep & Instrument Pro

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment

Health, Medical, Dental, & Vision

Paid Time Off PTO

Life Insurance coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Sunny Naples, Florida

Job summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies.

Qualified candidates will have CST and BLS certifications, 0–2 years OR experience, and educational programs in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing.

Qualifications

• Technical School grad in Surgical Technology or PN program required.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required.
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are set up for the procedure.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the procedure and follows aseptic technique.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments and supplies accurately during procedures.
• Handles instruments according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection and sterilization.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning and draping under RN direction for safety and readiness.
• Maintains physician preference cards and procedural documentation for accuracy.
• Restocks supplies and cleans and returns equipment to storage areas to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Instrumentation

Sterile processing

Team communication

Infection control

Education

Technical School Surgical Tech or PN program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies.

Qualified candidates will have CST and BLS certifications, 0–2 years OR experience, and educational programs in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing.