UF Health

Surgical Technologist 2 - Cardiovascular, Main OR

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeJacksonville, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A GED or high school diploma and graduation from a surgical technologist program are required.
Certification from NBSTSA or NCCT is required within one year of hire or transfer.
A Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.
At least six months of surgical technologist experience is required.
Strong working knowledge of patient care and basic human needs throughout the life span, anatomic structure and human body systems, and acute and chronic disease processes is required.
In-depth knowledge of medical terminology is required.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including presentation skills and report writing, are required.
Expert knowledge and demonstrated use of standard precautions, aseptic technique, and sterile technique are required.
Experience training and precepting staff in cardiothoracic surgery is required.
Organization and time-management skills, including organizing, planning, and prioritizing work, are required.

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons by providing basic instrumentation and sterile techniques for procedures performed in the operating room, and provide patient care in the clinical setting.
Care for, handle, and maintain basic surgical equipment and instrumentation.

Desired Qualifications

An associate's degree in a related field is preferred.
Three to five years of work experience as a cardiothoracic-vascular surgical technologist and assistant in a specialty line such as cardiology, neurology, or orthopedics is preferred.

Overview

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

In this role the Surgical Technologist responsibilities is to 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.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 6:45am-3:15pm (Flexibility needed based on patient load)

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: Jacksonville, FL

This position requires a rotating call schedule for weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Required Education

Required: GED or High School Diploma AND Graduate of surgical technologist program

Preferred:Associate's degree in related field

Licensure/Certification

Required:

Certification from NBSTSA or NCCT within 1 year of hire or transfer
BLS from the American Heart Association

Experience
Required: Minimum of six (6) months surgical technologist experience
Preferred: 3-5 years of working experience as a cardiothoracic-vascular surgical technologist and assistant in a specialty line (Cardiology, Neurology, or Orthopedics)

Necessary Skills

Strong working knowledge of patient care and basic human needs throughout the life span; Strong working knowledge of anatomic structure and human body system; Strong working knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes.
In depth knowledge of medical terminology.
Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including but not limited to presentation skills and report writing.
Must have expert knowledge, use and demonstration of standard precautions; Expert knowledge, use and experience with aseptic and sterile technique. Must have experience training and precepting staff in Cardio-Thoracic surgery
Must have organization and time management skills including but not limited to organizing, planning and prioritizing work.

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups

About the Company

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