Surgical Technician Seasonal Evenings

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium seasonal pay

Naples, FL location

Winter peak assignment

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Naples, FL is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician for evening seasonal shifts to join the operating room team.

The role collaborates with surgeons and nurses to prepare the sterile field, manage instruments, and support patient safety throughout procedures. The position emphasizes infection control, proper counts, and teamwork, with preference for candidates who have recent robotics experience.

Qualifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• 0-2 years of OR experience required

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by setting up instruments and supplies per procedure
• Maintains a sterile field during the procedure
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments
• Handles instruments per policy including sterilization
• Performs counts with circulating nurse to ensure patient safety
• Assists with patient positioning and draping
• Maintains physician preference cards and procedural documentation
• Restocks supplies and prepares rooms for next cases
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies

Skills

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Operating room safety

Infection control

Education

Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilization equipment

Hospital policy compliance

Job description

Surgical Technician Certified Seasonal Evenings

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.
• 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:

• Evenings
• 45-Minute Call Required

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