Surgical Technol II | OR | Full-Time | Days

UF Health Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville is seeking a dedicated surgical technologist to join our perioperative team. You will assist with patient care under licensed supervision, ensure safety, and support efficient operating room workflows in a full-time role at our Jacksonville facility.

Qualified candidates will hold a surgical technologist program credential, obtain NBSTSA/NCCT/AST certification within one year, and maintain BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; graduate of a surgical technologist program.
• Required NBSTSA, NCCT, or AST certification within 1 year of hire/transfer.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care under supervision of a licensed provider and RN, following AORN, AST standards and hospital policies.
• Ensures patient safety by complying with staffing, attendance, on-call, overtime, holiday coverage, and disaster response guidelines.
• Supports unit efficiency with on-time starts and timely room turnover.
• Applies basic surgical technologist skills to assigned service.
• Prepares for procedures by obtaining correct supplies and instruments.
• Anticipates needs during procedures based on patient assessment and physician preference.
• Handles, cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes instrumentation per AAMI and vendor instructions.
• Addresses instrument concerns including missing or damaged items.
• Follows patient safety goals, handoff communication, timeouts, documentation, and infection control.
• Monitors sterile technique and communicates deviations to the team.
• Adheres to infection control practices, PPE use, hand washing, and scrubbing.
• Follows organizational policies on attire, attendance, devices, and parking.
• Maintains current certifications and participates in continuing education.
• Attends safety trainings, meetings and in-services; participates in PI, QITs, RCAs as needed.

Skills

Patient care knowledge

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Adaptability

Infection control

Willingness to learn

Perioperative procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of surgical technologist program

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Jacksonville Hospital

Overview

Location: UF Health Jacksonville Hospital
655 8th St W, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 6:45am-7:15pm
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care under the supervision of a licensed provider and Registered Nurse in accordance with the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN), Association of Surgical Technologist (AST) standards, and hospital policies and procedures. (20%)


• Ensures effective and safe care for patients by complying with organizational staffing and scheduling guidelines such as: attendance, floating, mandatory overtime, on-call, holiday coverage and disaster response. (5%)


• Actively performs tasks that support as well as adherence to efficiency expectations of the unit to include but not limited to on-time first case starts and room turnover times. (5%)


• Demonstrates the application of basic surgical technologist skills to any service assigned. (10%)


• Demonstrates proactive preparation for procedures by obtaining the correct supplies and instrument prior to the surgical procedure. (10%)


• Anticipates needs during the surgical procedure based upon the patient assessment, procedure performed and physician preference. (10%)


• Demonstrates the proper handling, cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization techniques of instrumentation as provided by the American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), manufacturer's instructions for use and organizational policies. (5%)


• Demonstrates responsibility in following through with instrument concerns to include but not limited to missing, broken, and required instrumentation. (5%)


• Complies with patient safety goals and programs as defined in hospital policies and procedures such as accurate identification of patients; communication amongst care givers during handoff, timeout and debriefing; fire risk reduction protocol; medication administration; patient positioning and prepping; specimen management; counts; infection control; and accurate documentation. (10%)


• Monitors sterile technique throughout surgical procedure, identifies any deviation from the standard of care and communicates with all team members. (10%)


• Follows correct infection control practices including, but not limited to correct wearing of surgical attire and use of PPE, hand washing practices and scrub practices. (10%)


• Adheres to all organizational polices to include but not limited to: attire, time and attendance, cell phone, electronic media, social media, and parking.


• Proactively maintains current certifications and competencies participating in continuing education.


• Attends required safety training programs, weekly meetings and in-services.


• Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and or instruments.


• Participates in performance improvement (PI) initiatives, quality improvement teams (QITs), and root cause analyses (RCAs) as necessary.


• Supports research and the implementation of evidenced based best practices.


• Participates in peer interviewing and peer reviews as requested.


• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor within job scope.

Qualifications

Required Education:
High School Diploma or GED. Specific course work: Graduate of surgical technologist program

Necessary Skills

• Strong working knowledge of patient care and basic human needs throughout the life span.


• In depth knowledge of medical terminology.


• Strong working knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes.


• Knowledge of computer programs used in perioperative services.


• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.


• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new methods, procedures and techniques resulting from departmental or organization change.


• 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

Age Of Patients Served

All Age Groups.