What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at United Surgical Partners International, Inc?
Job ID 85699-147 Date posted 03/06/2026
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Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center – Cypress is hiring a Surgical Technologist
Welcome to Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center – Cypress
Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center – Cypress is seeking a motivated Surgical Technologist to join our team.
Job Summary
Qualifications:
NOW OFFERING $5000 SIGN ON BONUS
Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center – Cypress is hiring a Surgical Technologist
Welcome to Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center – Cypress
Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center – Cypress is seeking a motivated Surgical Technologist to join our team.
Job Summary
- Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
- Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment.
- Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
- Collects and properly handles specimens
- Prepares and maintains instruments: Clean high-level disinfection, calibration of the endoscopy scope and other instruments.
- Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
- Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
- Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of the specimen with the surgeon.
- Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
- Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
- Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
- Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
- Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
- Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
- Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
- Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
- Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
- Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
- Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program or previous surgical technician experience of at least two years.
- Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
- Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
- Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians