CVOR Surgical Technologist
UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, FL

Surgical Technologist - Robots/GYN Specialty | Main OR | Full-time | Days

Overview:

An Excellent Opportunity to Join a World Class System!

• As part of the University of Florida, it is a hub for research and advanced medical training
• It provides extensive specialized services, including cardiovascular services, and emergency care
• Excellent opportunity for growth

Join us today!

Responsibilities:

In this role the Surgical Technologist responsibilities are to assist the surgeon(s) by providing basic instrumentation and sterile techniques for procedures performed in the Operating Room and provide patient care as well as mentorship/training of surgical technologists in the clinical setting. The Specialty technologist is also responsible for the care, handling and maintenance of surgical equipment, instrumentation and supply management. Responsible for populating the STS Data base or collecting other Perioperative data for performance improvement.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 6:45am-3:15pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Qualifications:

Required Education

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

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in related field

Licensure/Certification

Required:

• Surgical Tech Certification from NCCT, NBSTSA, or LCCC-ST
• ***INTERNAL Candidates only*** must have certification within two (2) years of transfer into the position
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Experience

Required: Less than 1 year of surgical technologist experience

Preferred:  3-5 years surgical technologist experience 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.