Surgical Technologist II - OR Specialist

UF Health; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health North Hospital in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Surgical Tech II to assist surgeons by providing basic instrumentation and sterile technique in the Operating Room, and to support patient care in the clinical setting. Responsibilities include maintaining sterile instruments, prepping supplies, facilitating on-time first case starts, and ensuring safety and infection control across shifts.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, graduation from a surgical technologist program,

Qualifications

• Strong patient care across ages.
• In-depth medical terminology knowledge.
• Understanding of acute and chronic disease processes.
• Familiarity with perioperative computer programs.
• Teamwork and professional communication.
• Willingness to learn new techniques.
• Adaptability to change and workload.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care under supervision in accordance with OR standards and hospital policies.
• Maintains sterile technique and cleanliness of instruments.
• Preps and handles instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Monitors and supports on-time first case starts and efficient room turnover.
• Ensures proper instrument handling, cleaning, and sterilization.
• Assists with patient safety, identification, handoffs, and documentation.
• Participates in ongoing safety training and PI initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Disease processes

Perioperative software

Teamwork

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical technologist program graduate

Job description

UF Health North Hospital in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Surgical Tech II to assist surgeons by providing basic instrumentation and sterile technique in the Operating Room, and to support patient care in the clinical setting. Responsibilities include maintaining sterile instruments, prepping supplies, facilitating on-time first case starts, and ensuring safety and infection control across shifts.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, graduation from a surgical technologist program,