Surgical Assistant - Operating Room

Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans ( u2013 to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. Benefits Highlights + Medical: Multiple plan options. + Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. + Vision: Affordable plan with national network. + Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses. + Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future. Responsibilities Under the direct supervision and direction of the operating surgeon, functions in the first or second assistant role. Does not function concurrently as a scrub tech. Knowledge of anatomy, instrumentation, patient safety and sterile technique. 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 best modern equipment and advanced technologies to create an environment that merges the art of healing with the science of medicine. Qualified applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance to campus to meet 45-minute on-call requirement. Qualifications u2022 EDUCATION : High School diploma or equivalent u2022 Certification as a surgical first assistant or completion of surgical specialty checklist for assigned areas within six months of hire. u2022 EXPERIENCE : Minimum three to five years in the surgical scrub role, more than five years of recent Surgical Tech experience strongly preferred. Experience and technical proficiency in the First Surgical Assistant role preferred. u2022 JOB KNOWLEDGE: Methods and performance of safe and effective exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis and wound closure that minimize potential tissue injury and protect the patient. u2022 Experience in General and robotic procedures strongly preferred. u2022 Ability to identify the pattern of surgical approach and to anticipates steps of a surgical procedure and the first or second assistant role during each step Recognizes and names surgical instruments and specific intraoperative situations where they are used, as well as alternative instruments that may be used. Principles of surgical asepsis and recommended practices governing exposure to bloodborne pathogens and use of personal protective equipment. u2022 ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: This position entails standing for prolonged periods of time, mental focus on the surgical site and concentration on the sequence of steps and details of the procedure. The role may require working with elbows raised or maintaining stillness in one position for an extended period. First assisting in surgery requires manual skill and dexterity, ability to follow verbal direction and to visualize the surgical site, distinguish colors. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area. CST Certification through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred. Exemption Status Nonexempt Compensation Detail Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Benefits Eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Schedule Details 0645-1715, 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday. On-call rotation required. Weekend Schedule NA International Assignment No Site Description Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. ( Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the

Created: 2026-02-26