Surgical Technologist II - Cardiovascular Main OR Full-time Days

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Surgical Tech II to support surgical teams in the Operating Room and clinical settings. This role requires handling basic instrumentation, maintaining sterility, and patient care throughout procedures.

Candidates should have surgical technologist education, NBSTSA/NCCT certification within a year, and BLS. Flexibility for rotating weekends/holidays and CT-surgery experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: GED or High School Diploma and graduate of surgical technologist program.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon(s) by providing basic instrumentation and sterile techniques for procedures in the Operating Room.
• Provide patient care in the clinical setting.
• Care, handling and maintenance of basic surgical equipment and instrumentation.

Skills

Patient care

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

English communication

Sterile technique

CT surgery training

Organization

Education

GED or HS diploma

Graduate of surgical technologist program

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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

In this role the Surgical Technologist responsibilities is to 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.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 6:45am-3:15pm (Flexibility needed based on patient load)

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: Jacksonville, FL

This position requires a rotating call schedule for weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Required Education

Required: GED or High School Diploma AND Graduate of surgical technologist program

Preferred:Associate's degree in related field

Licensure/Certification

Required:

• Certification from NBSTSA or NCCT within 1 year of hire or transfer
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Experience

• Required: Minimum of six (6) months surgical technologist experience
• Preferred: 3-5 years of working experience as a cardiothoracic-vascular surgical technologist and assistant in a specialty line (Cardiology, Neurology, or Orthopedics)

Necessary Skills

• Strong working knowledge of patient care and basic human needs throughout the life span; Strong working knowledge of anatomic structure and human body system; Strong working knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes.
• In depth knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including but not limited to presentation skills and report writing.
• Must have expert knowledge, use and demonstration of standard precautions; Expert knowledge, use and experience with aseptic and sterile technique. Must have experience training and precepting staff in Cardio-Thoracic surgery
• Must have organization and time management skills including but not limited to organizing, planning and prioritizing work.

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups