Surgical Technol II | OR | Day

UF Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Jacksonville, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons by providing basic instrumentation and maintaining sterile techniques during operating room procedures. Responsible for the care, handling, and maintenance of surgical equipment and providing clinical patient care.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma and are a graduate of a surgical technologist program. You possess a strong working knowledge of patient care, medical terminology, and disease processes, along with proficiency in perioperative computer systems.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Surgical technologist program

Patient care

Medical terminology

Acute and chronic disease processes

Perioperative services computer programs

NBSTSA

NCCT

AST

BLS

Job Description

Overview

Full Time Position

Monday - Friday

6:45am-3:15pm

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.


Qualifications

Required Education:
High School Diploma or GED. Specific course work: Graduate of surgical technologist program

Necessary Skills:
1. Strong working knowledge of patient care and basic human needs throughout the life span.
2. In depth knowledge of medical terminology.
3. Strong working knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes.
4. Knowledge of computer programs used in perioperative services.
5. Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.
6. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new methods, procedures and techniques resulting from departmental or organization change.
7. 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

Age of Patients Served:
All Age Groups.

UF Health

University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida. UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
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