Technol Surgical II

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health seeks a Surgical Tech II to assist surgeons with instrumentation and sterile technique in the operating room, while also delivering patient care in clinical settings. The role includes care, handling and maintenance of basic surgical equipment and instrumentation, ensuring readiness for procedures and contributing to safe perioperative services.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from a surgical technologist program, possess or obtain NBSTSA/NCCT/AST certification within one year

Qualifications

• Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.
• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Specific course work: Graduate of surgical technologist program.
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates professionally with healthcare team.
• Willingness to learn new methods and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons by providing basic instrumentation and sterile techniques in the operating room.
• Care, handling and maintenance of basic surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Provide patient care in the clinical setting.
• Support perioperative services and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of surgical technologist program

Job description

Overview

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. #ACDP

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served:All Age Groups.

Required Education:High School Diploma or GED.

Specific course work: Graduate of surgical technologist program:

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.

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

BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross