Surgical Technologist: Cardio OR Support

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a Surgical Tech to join the cardiovascular diagnostic services team. You will assist the surgical team before, during, and after procedures, acting as an instrument and circulating assistant under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes instrument management, adherence to safety protocols, collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists, and contributing to efficient OR operations in a fast-paced academic health system.

Qualifications

• AST certification required and AST or NCCT certification maintained.
• Graduate of a recognized surgical technologist program.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: AST certification, AST or NCCT recertification.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to continuity of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Facilitates daily operations/flow of work of assigned area(s).
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff by following policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participates in the achievement of unit/department fiscal goals.

Education

AST certification

AST or NCCT certification

Graduate of a recognized surgical technologist program

Job description

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a Surgical Tech to join the cardiovascular diagnostic services team. You will assist the surgical team before, during, and after procedures, acting as an instrument and circulating assistant under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes instrument management, adherence to safety protocols, collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists, and contributing to efficient OR operations in a fast-paced academic health system.