Technol Surgical II

UF Health; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Surgical Tech II to assist surgeons in the operating room by providing instrumentation and maintaining sterile technique, while delivering patient care in the clinical setting. The role requires care, handling and maintenance of basic surgical equipment and instrumentation, ensuring efficiency and patient safety across perioperative services.

The candidate must be a graduate of a surgical technologist program with relevant certifications and a commitment to teamwork,

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; knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes; knowledge of computer programs used in perioperative services; teamwork and professional communication; willingness to learn new methods and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon(s) by providing basic instrumentation and sterile techniques for procedures performed in the Operating Room.
• Provide patient care in the clinical setting.
• Care, handling and maintenance of basic surgical equipment and instrumentation.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Disease processes

Perioperative software

Teamwork

Adaptability

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