Surgical Tech: Elevate Perioperative Care

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and full benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Student loan repayment assistance

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Milton, FL seeks a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You will prepare sterile fields, assist with procedures, and ensure proper instrument handling and infection control throughout the surgical workflow.

The role requires knowledge of aseptic techniques, instrument sterilization, and strong teamwork. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and adhere to facility policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques knowledge.
• Sterilization and infection prevention practices.
• Teamwork and communication with perioperative staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases with proper asepsis.
• Assists the surgical team by passing instruments quickly and accurately.
• Handles instruments and ensures sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs point-of-use cleaning and instrument counts for patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer during procedures.
• Maintains physician preference cards and ensures supplies are available.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes instruments per protocols.
• Restocks supplies and readies operating rooms for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance and compliance with policies.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Aseptic techniques

Sterilization methods

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Technical School surgical technology or PN program

Associate degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Milton, FL seeks a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You will prepare sterile fields, assist with procedures, and ensure proper instrument handling and infection control throughout the surgical workflow.

The role requires knowledge of aseptic techniques, instrument sterilization, and strong teamwork. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and adhere to facility policies and safety standards.