Surgical Technologist II | Durbin Park | PRN | Days

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Durbin Park Hospital in St. Johns County, FL seeks a Surgical Tech II to assist surgeons with instrumentation and sterile technique in the OR and to provide patient care in the clinical setting. The role includes care and maintenance of basic surgical equipment and instrumentation.

The position supports a 24-hour Emergency Department presence and is part of UF Health’s Durbin Park expansion. Strong teamwork and adaptability are essential in this dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and graduate of surgical technologist program.
• Certification from NBSTSA, NCCT, or AST within 1 year of hire/transfer.
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon by providing basic instrumentation and sterile techniques for procedures in the Operating Room and provide patient care in the clinical setting. Maintain and handle basic surgical equipment and instrumentation.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Disease knowledge

Perioperative software

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED + surgical technologist program

Job description

Overview

UF Health Durbin Park Hospital, is 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. Durbin 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!

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.

Schedule

FTE: 0.10

Hours: Variable

Days: Variable

Location: St. Johns, FL

Qualifications

Education

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

Licensure

Required: Certification from NBSTSA, NCCT, or AST within 1 year of date of hire/transfer.

Certification

Required: BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

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.

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.