Surgical Technician CVOR

Community Health Systems; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Health & dental coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Sunny Naples, FL

Job summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works with the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies.

Responsibilities include maintaining asepsis, instrument counts, assisting with positioning, and supporting OR efficiency through equipment readiness and documentation. CST and BLS certifications are required."

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program is required.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences is required.
• 0–2 years of OR surgical technician experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room with required instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain sterile field and apply universal precautions and asepsis.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments efficiently during procedures.
• Inspect, clean, and sterilize instruments and equipment per policy.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and transfers as directed by the RN.
• Maintain physician preference cards and procedural documentation.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Teamwork

Time management

Infection prevention

Education

Technical School grad in Surgical Technology or PN

Associate degree in Surgical Technology/Applied Sciences

Job description

Surgical Technician

CVOR experience preferred

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
• 0600-1430 with call
• Monday - Friday
• 45-minute call

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