Surgical Technologist II

Aura Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Florida seeks a surgical OR professional to prepare operating rooms, maintain aseptic technique, and assist surgeons and RNs during procedures. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to safety and quality standards in a patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and adherence to evidence-based practices to ensure optimal surgical outcomes in a academic medical setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterilization processes, and operating room workflow.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and OR safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively with surgeons, RNs, and other team members.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to guide junior staff.
• Commitment to continuous learning and evidence-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for procedures, ensuring rooms are ready and supplies are available.
• Verify proper sterilization, instrument readiness, and correct setup.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique throughout surgical cases.
• Assist surgeons and RNs during operations by anticipating instrument and procedural needs.
• Mentor and support junior surgical staff to promote best practices.
• Help implement and maintain safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterilization

OR workflow

Aseptic technique

Leadership

Mentoring

Evidence-based practice

Job description

supports complex surgical procedures in an academic medical center.

Key Duties

• Prepare operating rooms for procedures, ensuring rooms are ready and supplies are available.
• Verify proper sterilization, instrument readiness, and correct setup.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique throughout surgical cases.
• Assist surgeons and RNs during operations by anticipating instrument and procedural needs.
• Mentor and support junior surgical staff to promote best practices.
• Help implement and maintain safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterilization processes, and operating room workflow.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and OR safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively with surgeons, RNs, and other team members.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to guide junior staff.
• Commitment to continuous learning and evidence-informed practices.