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.

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 locations prior to the identified dates, are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA:
    • Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota hires prior to 10/15/2014.
    • Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin hires prior to 11/20/2024.
    • Mayo Clinic in Florida and Arizona hires prior to 11/20/2024
    • Enterprise Staffing Pool hires prior to 11/20/2024

Internal transfers to Rochester or Southeast Minnesota are required to have the Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA.

Licensure/Certification Required:
    • Current BLS certification 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.