Surgical Technologist - Plastics/Eyes Operating Room - ST

Mayo Clinic; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Surgical Technologist to support sterile technique and instrumentation management in a high-volume perioperative environment.

Role involves collaborating with surgeons and RN staff, maintaining equipment, and adapting to fast-paced cases across service lines; strong NBSTSA certification and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
• NBSTSA certification within one year of hire date; maintained thereafter.
• BLS competency required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient care to surgical patients under RN supervision.
• Prepare, select, and maintain instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
• Apply sterile and aseptic technique and adapt to perioperative situations.
• Support advanced procedures in cardiothoracic, transplant, neurosurgery or vascular services as needed.
• Work flexible hours including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Anatomy knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

NBSTSA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon. The Surgical Technologist functions primarily in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Surgical Technologist possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and is able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. The Surgical Technologist utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team. Our state-of-the-art hospital in Jacksonville includes 34 operating rooms that include an IMRI OR suite and a dedicated endovascular OR suite. We use the most modern equipment and advanced technology to create an environment that merges the art of healing with the science of medicine.

Candidates may be considered for placement into either the Surgical Technologist or Advanced Surgical Technologist role based on years of experience, specialty training, and meeting the qualifications of the higher-level position.

The Advanced Surgical Technologist expands on this foundation by supporting complex procedures, such as Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, and Vascular and by contributing to protocol development, specialty instrumentation management, and workflow optimization for advanced surgical service lines. Required to provide coverage to other surgical services based on practice needs and competency outside of their primary service.

• Qualified applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance to campus to meet 45-minute on-call requirement.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program. Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

Surgical Technologists hired at the following location prior to the identified dates, are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA:

• Mayo Clinic in Florida hired prior to 11/20/2024

Licensure/Certification Required

• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required upon hire.
• Certification through NBSTSA required within one year of hire date.
• Qualifications and Additional Responsibilities for Advanced Surgical Technologist:
• Minimum 2+ years of independent scrubbing experience.
• Independently supports advanced procedures in one of the following specialties: Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, or Vascular, or has cross-trained to work independently in three or more specialties outside of these advanced specialties.
• Manage and maintain advanced specialty instrumentation and equipment.
• Contribute to protocol and workflow development for new procedures and technologies.
• Demonstrates the ability to be prepared to handle emergencies that may include quick thinking, adaptability, and solid skills to implement emergency protocols.
• Works flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call expectations.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

0645-1715, Monday-Friday; days vary

Weekend Schedule

Call-Weekends/Nights/Holidays

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.