Surgical Technician

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

The Surgical Technician will have the opportunity to assist surgeons during operative and invasive procedures, as well as assist in preparation of surgical services to ensure suite setup is appropriate.

Competency to create and maintain a sterile field, providing equipment and supplies, performing sponge, sharps and instruments counts. Providing visualization of operative site Independently pulls cases utilizing preference sheets and OR special equipment lists. Updates, reviews lists makingchangesasnecessary.

Reviewscases,andequipmentpriortostartofcase. Isscrubbedinandhasequipmentpriortopatient arrivingintotheORsuite

Verifyingefficacyofequipment, operating, maintainingandverifyingandrecordingefficacyofequipment Determinesanddocumentsefficiencyofequipment. Recordsreflectaccurate descriptionofoperations, sterilization, and use of equipment Familiarwithproperassembly, operation, and disassembly of all OR equipment and attends in-serviceonnew equipment Attendsin-serviceonnew equipment, completes competency evaluation successful in operation and maintaining equipment used within the department In-depth knowledge of principles of sterile technique;
General knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures with emphasis on ourspecificprocedures.

• Basic knowledge of Orthopedic Surgery
• Current Surgical Technologist certification required
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) recognized by American Heart Association required

• Minimum six (6) months experience in an orthopedic surgical area preferred.

The pay range for this position is $32.55 - $48.83/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!