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Certified Surgical Technologist

Ascension Health

Saint Johns, FLFull-time$25.17–35.08/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$25.17–35.08/hr
Location
Saint Johns, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider Certification, requiredNBSTSA Or NCCT Surgical Tech Credential, required

Job overview

The Certified Surgical Technologist works in the operating room at Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital on a full-time day shift. The role supports safe, efficient surgical workflows by preparing suites and supplies, anticipating surgeon needs, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting with patient transport, draping, and intraoperative hemostasis. Candidates need a qualifying surgical technology credential and must meet one of the stated education or experience paths.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Surgical Suite Preparation, nice to haveSupply Management, nice to haveInstrument Delivery, nice to haveSterile Field Management, nice to haveInstrument Counting, nice to havePatient Transport, nice to haveDraping, nice to haveIntraoperative Hemostasis, nice to have

Qualifications

BLS Provider Certification, requiredNBSTSA or NCCT Surgical Tech Credential, requiredHigh School Diploma With 2 Years, Associate's or Technical Degree, or 4 Years' Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: St. Johns, FL

  • Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital

  • Department: Operating Room

  • Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

  • Sign-On Bonus: $10,000.00

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Drive surgical efficiency by ensuring safe, fluid workflows across diverse procedures.

  • Set the standard for sterile and non-sterile suite preparation and supply management.

  • Anticipate surgeon needs by delivering instruments and supplies with speed and accuracy.

  • Prioritize patient safety by managing the sterile field and conducting precise instrument counts.

  • Provide essential clinical support during patient transport, draping, and intraoperative hemostasis.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Required Credential(s):

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • One or more of the following:

  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 25.17

Max Salary 35.08

How this job compares

Set against the 2,785 open Surgical Technologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25.17–35.08/hr
  • Florida median$24–40/hr80 hourly ranges
  • US median$28–40/hr1,187 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $30.13/hr, is 3% below the Florida median midpoint ($31/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Surgical Technologist hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 225 open Surgical Technologist jobs in Florida and 2,785 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Surgical Technologist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,168 postings).
Education
6 of the 2,785 open Surgical Technologist jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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