Surgical Technologist: OR Support & Patient Care

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL seeks a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our OR team. You will assist surgeons at the sterile field, manage instruments and prostheses, and support routine sterilization and equipment maintenance. The role requires adherence to standards of care and active participation in patient safety.

The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with duties focused on delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic surgical environment.

Qualifications

• AST certification required and AST recertification maintained.
• Graduate of a recognized surgical technologist program.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to continuity of care under the direction of a registered nurse and assists surgeons at the sterile field with instruments.
• Performs routine maintenance, cleaning/sterilization, and management of surgical equipment and prostheses when applicable.
• Maintains knowledge of procedures and equipment, and participates in patient care activities per standards.
• Coordinates OR equipment use based on schedule and patient needs, and supports infection control and safety policies.

Education

AST certification

Graduate of a recognized surgical technologist program

Job description

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL seeks a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our OR team. You will assist surgeons at the sterile field, manage instruments and prostheses, and support routine sterilization and equipment maintenance. The role requires adherence to standards of care and active participation in patient safety.

The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with duties focused on delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic surgical environment.