Surgical Technician Seasonal

CHS Career Site; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Seasonal Pay Rates

Naples, FL Location

Seasonal start Jan 11, 2027

Seasonal upgrade with team culture

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a certified Surgical Technician for a seasonal assignment in Naples, FL. The role supports the operating room team, maintaining a sterile field, preparing instruments, and ensuring equipment readiness to uphold patient safety and efficiency.

The position requires CST certification, BLS, and 0–2 years OR experience. Seasonal pay applies; shift days and evenings available across OR cases from January 11, 2027 to May 1, 2027.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room with instruments, equipment and supplies per procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field using universal precautions and aseptic technique.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs and passes instruments during procedures.
• Handles instruments and equipment per manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including sterilization.
• Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts with circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfers under RN direction.
• Supports maintenance of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies, cleans gear and readies rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.

Skills

Surgical technique expertise

Sterile processing

Time management

Regulatory standards

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

Technical/Surgical Tech program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Surgical Technician Certified SEASONAL

What We Offer Our Seasonal Staff:

• PREMIUM Higher Seasonal Pay Rates: Maximize your earnings with boosted, top-tier pay during the peak season.
• Sunny Naples, FL Location: Work in paradise and soak up Florida’s coastal sunshine all winter long. Winter Peak Season: Jump straight into high-demand placement starting January 11, 2027.
• Preferred Qualifications: NBSTSA certifications and recent robotics experience preferred.
• The Seasonal Upgrade: Combine peak-season pay with a Physicians Regional team culture that makes you actually look forward to your shifts.

Shift

• Days & Evenings Available
• Floats between Collier, Pine Ridge and North locations
• Season starts 1/11/2027 and ends 5/1/2027
• Operating Room

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

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