Operating Room Surgical Tech: Precision Perioperative Care

North Okaloosa Medical Center; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

North Okaloosa Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the perioperative team across procedures in a fast-paced setting. The role prepares sterile fields, anticipates instrument needs, and assists with passing instruments while maintaining strict asepsis and infection control standards.

The position emphasizes teamwork, precise instrument handling, and adherence to hospital policies to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety throughout the surgical process.

Qualifications

• Technical school diploma in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing required.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required.
• 0–2 years operating room surgical technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the operating room for cases, organizing equipment, instruments, and supplies using aseptic technique.
• Assist the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handle instruments according to instructions for use and ensure sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Perform point-of-use cleaning and counts to ensure patient safety.
• Assist in patient positioning, draping, and transfer during procedures.
• Maintain physician preference cards and ensure availability of supplies.
• Sterilize and reprocess instruments following established protocols.
• Restock supplies and ensure ORs are ready for subsequent cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Sterile technique

Asepsis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Technical School Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

North Okaloosa Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the perioperative team across procedures in a fast-paced setting. The role prepares sterile fields, anticipates instrument needs, and assists with passing instruments while maintaining strict asepsis and infection control standards.

The position emphasizes teamwork, precise instrument handling, and adherence to hospital policies to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety throughout the surgical process.