Surgical Technologist II Main OR Full-time Days (3-12's shifts)

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to support the operating room and clinical teams in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves assisting surgeons with instrumentation and sterile techniques, while ensuring patient care in the clinical setting.

Candidates should have a surgical technologist program graduate, GED/HS, and under 1 year of experience, with strong English communication and aseptic skills. The position supports a 0.90 FTE schedule, Monday–Friday in Jacksonville.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma and graduate of surgical technologist program.
• Less than 1 year of surgical technologist experience.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Expert knowledge and use of standard precautions; aseptic/sterile technique; experience training staff in Cardio-Thoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon by providing basic instrumentation and sterile techniques.
• Maintain and handle basic surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Provide patient care in the clinical setting in addition to OR support.

Skills

Patient care

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

English communication

Aseptic technique

Cardio-Thoracic training

Time management

Education

GED/HS diploma

Graduate of surgical technologist program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile technique

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 are 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: .90 (3-12's)

Hours: 6:45am-7:15pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Qualifications:

Required Education

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

Licensure/Certification

Required:

• Certification from NBSTSA, NCCT, or AST within 1 year of date of hire/transfer.
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Experience

Required: Less than 1 year of surgical technologist experience

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