Surgical Technician

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Earn extra money doing what you love

Work in sunny Naples, FL

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician for PRN shifts in Naples, FL. The role collaborates with the surgical team to maintain a sterile field, anticipate needs, and ensure proper handling of instruments and supplies in the operating room.

The position requires CST certification and BLS, 0-2 years OR experience preferred, with responsibilities including instrument passes, aseptic technique, and documentation to support patient safety and efficient case turnover.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are set up and available per procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the procedure using aseptic technique and universal precautions.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs and passes instruments and supplies quickly and accurately.
• Handles instruments and equipment per hospital policy, including inspection, cleaning, and sterilization.
• Performs and documents counts of sponge, needle, and instruments with the circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction for safety and readiness.
• Supports maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Technical School or Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Surgical Technician PRN

Our Beneits

• 401(k) with match
• Earn extra money doing what you love
• Work in sunny Naples, FL

Shift

• PRN
• Days

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