Advanced Surgical Technologist II: OR Expert

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville Hospital seeks a Surgical Tech II to assist surgeons with instrumentation and sterile technique in procedures within the Operating Room. The role emphasizes patient care, equipment handling, and adherence to infection control standards.

The position requires graduation from a surgical technologist program and NBSTSA/NCCT/AST certification within one year, with strong teamwork and adaptability across perioperative services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with surgical technologist program completion.
• Strong patient care knowledge and life-span needs.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and perioperative processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with basic instrumentation and sterile techniques in the OR.
• Maintain and handle surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Comply with AORN/AST standards and hospital policies.
• Support room turnover and first case starts to improve efficiency.
• Ensure infection control and proper use of PPE throughout procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Disease processes

Perioperative software

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Surgical technologist program

Tools

NBSTSA/NCCT/AST certification tracking

Job description

UF Health Jacksonville Hospital seeks a Surgical Tech II to assist surgeons with instrumentation and sterile technique in procedures within the Operating Room. The role emphasizes patient care, equipment handling, and adherence to infection control standards.

The position requires graduation from a surgical technologist program and NBSTSA/NCCT/AST certification within one year, with strong teamwork and adaptability across perioperative services.