Certified Surgical Technologist - OR Support & Sterile Expert

AdventHealth; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join our operating room team. The role focuses on sterile technique, instrument handling, and assisting surgeons during procedures across multiple specialties.

Requirements include at least one year of scrub experience, CST certification or equivalent, and strong knowledge of sterilization and patient safety. The position is full-time and based at our Dade City facility.

Qualifications

• Completion of validation skills required.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up required.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques required.
• Laser skills/training preferred.
• Minimum of one year scrub experience in a multi-disciplinary surgical service required.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia, surgical site infection prevention, emergency code cart, disinfection, clinical alarms, and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepares sterile dressings and clean instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists team members with terminal cleaning of the room and prepping for the next patient.
• Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Obtains scrubs, gowns, and gloves for surgical procedures.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications for procedures.
• Performs counts with circulator prior to incision and before closure.
• Gowns and gloves the surgeon and assistants.
• Assists in draping the sterile field.
• Passes instruments and supplies during procedure.
• Maintains sterile technique throughout procedure.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Validation skills

Sterile technique

Sterilization techniques

Laser skills

Precepting

English proficiency

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Technical/Vocational School

Associate

Job description

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join our operating room team. The role focuses on sterile technique, instrument handling, and assisting surgeons during procedures across multiple specialties.

Requirements include at least one year of scrub experience, CST certification or equivalent, and strong knowledge of sterilization and patient safety. The position is full-time and based at our Dade City facility.