Surgical Tech | OR Prep & Instrument Specialist (Naples, FL)

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician in Naples, FL to support the perioperative team. The role focuses on preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and maintaining instrument counts for patient safety during procedures.

Qualified candidates have 0–2 years OR experience and possess a Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing credential; an AS/AA in Surgical Technology is preferred. Excellent teamwork and adherence to infection control are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Aseptic technique

Teamwork

Communication

Education

AS/AA in Surgical Technology

Practical Nursing (PN)

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Surgical instruments

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician in Naples, FL to support the perioperative team. The role focuses on preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and maintaining instrument counts for patient safety during procedures.

Qualified candidates have 0–2 years OR experience and possess a Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing credential; an AS/AA in Surgical Technology is preferred. Excellent teamwork and adherence to infection control are essential.