Surgical Technologist - Orthopedic Operating Room Part-Time - ST

The Surgical Technologist provides safe and efficient care to surgical patients in the orthopedic operating room under the supervision of the registered nurse and in collaboration with the surgeon. You will function primarily in the scrub role, selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies while applying sterile and aseptic technique. This position is part-time and based at a state-of-the-art hospital in Jacksonville featuring 34 operating rooms, including an IMRI OR suite and a dedicated endovascular OR suite equipped with modern technology.

Responsibilities

• Select, prepare, and maintain surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies
• Function in the scrub role during orthopedic surgical procedures
• Apply sterile and aseptic technique in the perioperative setting
• Utilize knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgical instrumentation
• Adapt to unpredictable situations within the operating room environment
• Collaborate as a member of the surgical team

Clinical Setting

You will work in a modern surgical environment with 34 operating rooms, including specialized suites for interventional magnetic resonance imaging and endovascular procedures. The facility uses advanced technology and equipment to support complex surgical care.

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 and maintained thereafter
• Exception: Surgical Technologists hired at Mayo Clinic in Florida prior to November 20, 2024, are not required to have NBSTSA certification
• Must live within a reasonable driving distance to campus to meet 45-minute on-call requirement

Preferred Qualifications

• Orthopedic and total joint surgical experience

Advanced Surgical Technologist Track

Qualified applicants may be considered for placement into the 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 requires a minimum of 2 years of independent scrubbing experience and independently supports advanced procedures in specialties such as Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Neurosurgery, or Vascular, or has cross-trained to work independently in three or more other specialties. Additional responsibilities include managing and maintaining advanced specialty instrumentation and equipment, contributing to protocol and workflow development for new procedures and technologies, and demonstrating the ability to handle emergencies with quick thinking and adaptability. This role requires flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call expectations.