Surgical Technologist Specialist | Operating Room South Tower | Full-time | Variable (3-12's)

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Level 1 trauma center

Accrued PTO including holidays

Merit-based reviews

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare/retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our dedicated team. The technologist supports the surgeon, RN, and anesthesiologist, delivering direct patient care before, during and after surgery, and serving as instrument assistant or circulating assistant under supervision.

Education must be a graduate of a recognized surgical technologist program with active certification (AST/NCCT/NBSTA). Preferred 0–1 year of experience in a surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized surgical technologist program.
• Active certification by AST/NCCT or NBSTA is required to maintain licensure.
• Preferred 0-1 year of surgical technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist as a member of the surgical team, delivering direct patient care before, during and after surgery.
• Serve as instrument assistant and may function as circulating assistant under RN supervision.

Education

Graduate of a recognized surgical technologist program

Tools

AST/NCCT/NBSTA certification

Job description

Overview

Advance your career as a Surgical Technologist at University of Florida Health in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.

UF Health Experience & Rewards:

• Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
• Accrued PTO including holidays
• Annual merit-based job performance reviews
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
• Wellness programs

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist assists as a member of the surgical team who works with the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist delivering direct patient care before, during and after surgery. The technologist functions as an instrument assistant and may also function as a circulating assistant under supervision of a registered nurse.

Schedule

FTE: 0.90 (3-12's shifts)

Hours: Variable

Days: Variable

Location: Gainesville, FL

Qualifications

Education

Required: Graduate of a recognized surgical technologist program

Experience

Preferred: 0-1 years surgical technologist experience

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Association of Surgical Technologists (AST), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA). Required to maintain active certification.