Surgical Technologist — 12-Hour Shifts + Sign-On Bonus

Nemours in; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, FL seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist to join our operating rooms on three 12-hour shifts with holiday rotation. The role supports sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient safety under supervision of surgeons and licensed practitioners.

The position requires graduation from a surgical technology program, a High School Diploma, and BLS upon hire, with a preference for certified technologists and at least 1 year in a hospital or outpatient

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technology program required.
• High School Diploma required.
• American Heart Association BLS required upon hire.
• Certified surgical technologist preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in hospital or outpatient surgery setting as a surgical technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements protective measures to prevent skin or tissue injury due to heat sources, lasers, and external pressure.
• Monitors the sterile field and operative team for breaks in technique to prevent infection.
• Ensures safe handling of instruments and equipment to protect patient and team.
• Identifies, collects, and transfers specimens as directed by surgeon/proceduralist.
• Performs needle, sponge and instrument counts as hospital policy.
• Implements latex precautions to protect patients with latex allergy/sensitivity.
• Participates in Universal Protocol Sign In, TIME OUT, and Sign Out for each procedure.
• Maintains sterility of instrumentation and equipment for procedures.
• Assists with patient transfers, preventing shear injuries during movement.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field setup

Instruments handling

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of Surgical Technology program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, FL seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist to join our operating rooms on three 12-hour shifts with holiday rotation. The role supports sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient safety under supervision of surgeons and licensed practitioners.

The position requires graduation from a surgical technology program, a High School Diploma, and BLS upon hire, with a preference for certified technologists and at least 1 year in a hospital or outpatient