Operating Room Surgical Technician – Critical, Hands-On

Space-Coast-Surgery-Center; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) retirement plan with a company

And more!

Job summary

Space-Coast-Surgery-Center in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team under surgeons and nurses. The role involves preparing equipment, sterilization, patient preparation, and ensuring sterile technique throughout procedures.

Candidates should have completed an accredited CST program, CPR certification, and prefer 2+ years of CST clinical experience; sterile processing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Must be CPR certified.
• 2+ years of CST clinical experience preferred.
• Sterile Processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Sets up instruments, sterile drapes, and solutions for operations.
• Assists during pre-operative phases under surgeon or nurse supervision.
• Performs patient skin prep and assembles required equipment.
• Assembles, checks, and maintains sterile and non-sterile supplies.
• Gets patients ready for surgery including washing and prepping sites.
• Transports and positions patients on the operating table with drapes.
• Monitors vitals, checks charts, and assists with sterile gowning.
• Passes instruments to surgeons and assistants.
• Handles specimens and assists with dressings.
• Operates sterilizers, lighting, suction, and related tools.
• After operation, transfers to recovery and restocks the OR.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Accredited CST program graduate

Job description

Space-Coast-Surgery-Center in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team under surgeons and nurses. The role involves preparing equipment, sterilization, patient preparation, and ensuring sterile technique throughout procedures.

Candidates should have completed an accredited CST program, CPR certification, and prefer 2+ years of CST clinical experience; sterile processing experience is a plus.