Surgical Technologist - Gynecology Operating Room - ST

Join our state-of-the-art hospital in Jacksonville as a Surgical Technologist in the Gynecology Operating Room. You will provide safe and efficient care to surgical patients under the supervision of the registered nurse and in collaboration with the surgeon. Working primarily in the scrub role, you will select, prepare, and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and supplies while applying sterile and aseptic technique in our 34 operating rooms, including an IMRI OR suite and dedicated endovascular OR suite.

Responsibilities

• Function primarily in the scrub role during gynecological surgical procedures
• Select, prepare, and maintain surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies
• Apply sterile and aseptic technique consistently
• Utilize knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation, and technology
• Adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting
• Collaborate with the surgical team including the surgeon and registered nurse

Clinical Setting

Our hospital features 34 state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with modern technology, including an IMRI OR suite and a dedicated endovascular OR suite. The environment merges the art of healing with the science of medicine.

Advancement Opportunity

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 role 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. Advanced Surgical Technologists are required to provide coverage to other surgical services based on practice needs and competency outside of their primary service.

Required 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
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required upon hire
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency
• Live within a reasonable driving distance to campus to meet 45-minute on-call requirement

Note: Surgical Technologists hired at Mayo Clinic in Florida prior to November 20, 2024, are not required to have NBSTSA certification at hire but must obtain it within one year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Urology, General, and Gynecology experience

Qualifications for Advanced Surgical Technologist Role

• Minimum 2 or more years of independent scrubbing experience
• Independently support advanced procedures in one of the following specialties: Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, or Vascular, or 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
• Demonstrate ability to handle emergencies with quick thinking, adaptability, and solid implementation of emergency protocols
• Work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call expectations