Surgical Tech 2 | Durbin Park 5k sign on bonus | Day Shift | Full Time

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UF Health is opening a new Durbin Park Hospital in St. Johns County, FL, and is hiring a full-time Surgical Tech II for day shifts. The role supports surgeons with sterile technique, handles basic surgical equipment, and provides patient care in a fast-paced operating room environment.

On-call responsibilities apply; a $5k sign-on bonus is offered for qualified applicants. Join UF Health's expanding team as they deliver expert care at this new facility.

Qualifications

• Age diversity: all age groups.
• Graduate of surgical technologist program.
• Certification from NBSTSA, NCCT, or AST within 1 year of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon with instrumentation and sterile techniques in the OR.
• Provide patient care in the clinical setting.
• Maintain and handle basic surgical equipment and instrumentation.

Skills

Surgical terminology

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

On-call readiness

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of surgical technologist program

Job description

Introduction

Expert Care Is Coming to Durbin Park.

In the fall of 2026, UF Health will open UF Health Durbin Park Hospital, a transformative new health care destination in St. Johns County, Florida. Rising five stories and spanning approximately 220,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art hospital will feature 99 inpatient beds designed for comfort, innovation and exceptional outcomes. In addition, UF Health Durbin Park Hospital will feature a 24-hour Emergency Department. Dubin Park is nestled on 42.5-acre health and wellness campus that will advance health care services as part of UF’s regional expansion plan for Jacksonville and St. Johns County. Join our team!

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Overview

100 Flagler Health Way St. Johns, FL 32259

Expert Care Is Coming to Durbin Park.

In the fall of 2026, UF Health will open UF Health Durbin Park Hospital, a transformative new health care destination in St. Johns County, Florida. Rising five stories and spanning approximately 220,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art hospital will feature 99 inpatient beds designed for comfort, innovation and exceptional outcomes. In addition, UF Health Durbin Park Hospital will feature a 24-hour Emergency Department. Dubin Park is nestled on 42.5-acre health and wellness campus that will advance health care services as part of UF’s regional expansion plan for Jacksonville and St. Johns County. Join our team!

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Responsibilities

Assist the surgeon(s) by providing basic instrumentation and sterile techniques for procedures performed in the Operating Room and provide patient care in the clinical setting. The Surgical Tech II is also responsible for the care, handling and maintenance of basic surgical equipment and instrumentation. We are hiring full time day shift positions.

Must be willing to do on-call

5k sign on bonus for qualified applicants

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Specific course work: Graduate of surgical technologist program

Necessary Skills

• 1. Strong working knowledge of patient care and basic human needs throughout the life span.
• 2. In depth knowledge of medical terminology.
• 3. Strong working knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes.
• 4. Knowledge of computer programs used in perioperative services.
• 5. Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.
• 6. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new methods, procedures and techniques resulting from departmental or organization change.
• 7. Adapts quickly and easily to change and adjusted behavior and approach to work when necessary to achieve goals.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Certification from NBSTSA, NCCT, or AST within 1 year of date of hire/transfer.
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross