Surgical Technologist

Ascension; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent's St Johns County Hospital in St. Johns, FL, seeks a Surgical Technologist for a day shift in the Surgery department.

Join a nonprofit health system with strong community impact and patient-centered care. This role supports sterile prep, instrument handling, and intraoperative assistance to ensure safe, efficient procedures. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with related experience, or an associate/technical degree, plus 1+ year Surg Tech

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Surgical Technologist diploma (preferred).
• 1+ year of Surg Tech experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Drive surgical efficiency by ensuring safe, fluid workflows across diverse procedures.
• Set the standard for sterile and non-sterile suite preparation and supply management.
• Anticipate surgeon needs by delivering instruments and supplies with speed and accuracy.
• Prioritize patient safety by managing the sterile field and conducting precise instrument counts.
• Provide essential clinical support during patient transport, draping, and intraoperative hemostasis.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: St Johns, FL

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St Johns County Hospital

Department: Surgery

Schedule: Day | Full-time

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000.00

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Drive surgical efficiency by ensuring safe, fluid workflows across diverse procedures.
• Set the standard for sterile and non-sterile suite preparation and supply management.
• Anticipate surgeon needs by delivering instruments and supplies with speed and accuracy.
• Prioritize patient safety by managing the sterile field and conducting precise instrument counts.
• Provide essential clinical support during patient transport, draping, and intraoperative hemostasis.

Education

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Surgical Technologist diploma
• 1+ year of Surg Tech experience

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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