Surgical Technologist II - Day Shift, Full-Time OR

UF Health; Callahan (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville Hospital is seeking a dedicated Surgical Tech II to assist surgeons in the operating room and provide direct patient care in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring readiness of supplies. Must complete surgical technologist program and hold NBSTSA/NCCT/AST certification within 1 year of hire. On-site full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of patient care and basic human needs throughout the life span.
• Essential knowledge of medical terminology and terminology used in perioperative services.
• In-depth knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes relevant to surgery.
• Familiarity with computer programs used in perioperative services.
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with the healthcare team.
• Willingness to learn new methods, procedures and techniques due to change.
• Adapts quickly to change and adjusts behavior to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care under supervision of licensed providers and RN following AORN/AST standards.
• Ensures safe care by complying with staffing, attendance, on-call, and holiday coverage policies.
• Supports unit efficiency with on-time case starts and room turnover.
• Applies basic surgical technologist skills to assigned services.
• Prepares supplies and instruments before procedures.
• Anticipates needs during procedures based on assessment and physician preference.
• Handles cleaning, decontamination, sterilization of instrumentation per AAMI and policies.
• Follows up on instrument concerns like missing or damaged items.
• Complies with patient safety and handoff protocols.
• Monitors sterile technique and communicates deviations.
• Follows infection control practices and PPE usage.
• Adheres to policies on attire, time, media, and parking.
• Maintains current certifications and competencies through CE.
• Attends safety trainings, meetings and in-services.
• Supports evaluation of new supplies and equipment.
• Participates in PI/QIT/RCAs and evidence-based practice projects.
• Supports research and implementation of best practices.
• Participates in peer interviewing and reviews as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of surgical technologist program

Tools

Perioperative computer systems

Job description

UF Health Jacksonville Hospital is seeking a dedicated Surgical Tech II to assist surgeons in the operating room and provide direct patient care in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring readiness of supplies. Must complete surgical technologist program and hold NBSTSA/NCCT/AST certification within 1 year of hire. On-site full-time position with competitive benefits.