About this role
AdventHealth Port Charlotte is hiring a full-time Cardiothoracic Surgery Certified Surgical Technologist at its Port Charlotte, Florida campus.
### What you'll do
- Set up and maintain the sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications required for cardiothoracic procedures
- Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon throughout the procedure while upholding strict sterile technique
- Perform instrument and sponge counts with the circulator before the operation begins and before closure
- Gown and glove the surgical team; assist with draping the sterile field
- Handle surgical specimens with 100% accuracy and prepare sterile dressings post-procedure
- Recognize and respond to emergency situations immediately; assist with terminal cleaning and room turnover
### What we're looking for
- Active CST credential (State of Florida, NBSTSA, or NCCT TS-C) — required
- BLS/CPR certification — required
- Minimum one year of scrub experience in a multi-disciplinary surgical service
- Demonstrated specialization in at least one surgical area
- Solid knowledge of sterile technique, sterilization methods, instrumentation, and sterile field setup
- Laser skills/training and familiarity with malignant hyperthermia protocols, surgical site infection prevention, and emergency code cart procedures
### What's included
- Pay range: $23.71–$44.09/hr ($49,316–$91,707 annualized)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance effective Day One
- Paid time off from Day One
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Four weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Pet benefits and whole-person well-being and mental health resources
### About the practice
AdventHealth Port Charlotte is part of AdventHealth, a faith-based, not-for-profit health system operating across multiple states with a mission centered on whole-person care. The Port Charlotte campus serves the greater Charlotte County community and supports a full range of surgical specialties, including a dedicated cardiothoracic surgery program.