Surgical Techician

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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

Sunny Naples, Florida

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician – Certified for the Physicians Regional – Surgical Services in Naples, FL. You will support the operating room team, prepare sterile fields, and ensure safety and efficiency during procedures.

Eligible candidates will have CST and BLS certification with 0–2 years OR experience. The role offers full-time days, 10-hour shifts, and a 45-minute on-call requirement within a fast-paced, state-of-the-art environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required or in process of certification.
• BLS - Basic Life Support required.
• 0–2 years of operating room surgical technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room with instruments, supplies, and equipment per procedure and card.
• Maintains a sterile field and aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments accurately during surgery.
• Handles instruments and equipment per policy, including sterilization and maintenance.
• Performs counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning and draping under RN supervision.
• Restocks supplies and readies rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Adheres to infection prevention protocols and hospital policies.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterile processing

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Technical School Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Surgical Technician

Our Benefits:

• Up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment
• Health, Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Paid Time Off PTO
• Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) with match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Sunny Naples, Florida

Shift

• Full-Time Days
• 10 hour days, 0630-1700
• 45-minute call required

Physicians Regional – Surgical Services

• Join a high-performing team utilizing state-of-the-art technology, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted systems, across a wide range of medical specialties
• Practice in a modern, fast-paced environment where your technical expertise is vital to ensuring surgical excellence and patient safety

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures.
• Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization.
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness.
• Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and sterile processing.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly during procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to maintain efficient workflow.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including safety and infection control protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required