Surgical Technician

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; 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

Physicians Regional – Surgical Services is seeking a Surgical Technician – Certified for night shift in Naples, FL. The role supports the operating room with sterile technique, instrument handling, and OR readiness.

You will collaborate with the perioperative team to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency in a fast-paced environment. The position requires CST and BLS, 0–2 years OR experience, and a commitment to infection control and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of surgical techniques, instrumentation, and sterile processing.
• Ability to anticipate the surgical team's needs and respond quickly.
• Strong organizational and time management for efficient workflow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare OR by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready as per procedure.
• Maintain sterile field during procedures with proper aseptic technique.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments accurately and efficiently.
• Handle instruments/equipment per policy, including inspection and sterilization.
• Document sponge, needle, and instrument counts for patient safety.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction.
• Maintain physician preference cards and procedural documentation accuracy.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms between cases for efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain reliable attendance.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Sterile technique

Infection control

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Technical School diploma in Surgical Technology

Tools

Sterilization equipment

OR equipment

Job description

Surgical Technician Nights

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
• Nights
• Sunday- Thursday 1030pm - 7 am
• No call
• Physicians Regional Pine Ridge: 6101 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34119

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