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Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. * Hold retractors ... After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating ...

Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. * Hold retractors ... After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating ...

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Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. * Hold retractors ... After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating ...

Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. * Hold retractors ... After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating ...

Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. * Hold retractors ... After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating ...

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Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. * Hold retractors ... After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating ...

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How much do cleaning surgical instruments jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average weekly pay for cleaning surgical instruments in Florida is $1,406.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,050.00 and $1,725.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is cleaning surgical instruments?

A Cleaning Surgical Instruments job involves the decontamination, sterilization, and maintenance of medical tools used in surgeries and procedures. Workers in this role clean, disinfect, and inspect instruments to ensure they meet strict hygiene and safety standards. They operate sterilization equipment, follow infection control protocols, and help prevent contamination in medical settings. This job is essential for patient safety and is often performed in hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities.

What does cleaning surgical instruments involve?

Individuals in this role are responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment according to strict health and safety guidelines. You may also be tasked with maintaining sterility logs, managing inventory, and preparing instrument trays for upcoming procedures. Collaboration with surgical teams and other medical staff is common to ensure that all equipment meets required standards and is promptly available. The job often involves standing for long periods, working in a highly controlled environment, and adhering closely to hospital protocols. This role is crucial in supporting patient care by ensuring the instruments used in surgeries are safe and ready for use.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for cleaning surgical instruments?

To excel in Cleaning Surgical Instruments, you need knowledge of sterilization techniques, attention to detail, and a high standard of cleanliness, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, instrument washers, and adherence to infection control protocols are typically required, and certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is often preferred. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team are valued soft skills. These attributes are essential to ensure patient safety, prevent infection, and maintain seamless surgical operations in healthcare settings.

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Infographic showing various Cleaning Surgical Instruments job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,145 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Surgical Technician

Surgery Partners

Lake Mary, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Surgery Partners rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

160th of 891 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center specializing in ophthalmology, pain, ENT, ortho, hand and GI cases.  No weekends, nights or holidays!  Looking for an experienced Surgical Tech to join our team. Competitive pay and full benefits!

JOB TITLE: Surgical Technologist 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Physician and/or Registered Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

  • A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
  • Must be certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field. 
  • Must have orthopedic, total joint, and spine experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
  • Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
  • Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
  • Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
  • Get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
  • Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical “drapes.”
  • Observe patients’ vital signs, check charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
  • Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
  • Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
  • Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
  • After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
  • Life Insurance 
  • PTO
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
  • And more! 

 Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.


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