Surgical Tchnlgst Spec 3-12

Overview:

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital
1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

Schedule: Variable (36hrs. per week) 

Employment Type: Full-Time

 

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.

 

Assist as a member of the surgical team who works with the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist delivering direct patient care before, during and after surgery. The technologist functions as an instrument assistant and may also function as a circulating assistant under supervision of a registered nurse.

 

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to continuity of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Facilitates daily operations/flow of work of assigned area(s).
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff by following policies, procedures, and protocols. 
• Participates in the achievement of unit/department fiscal goals. 

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: AST certification required and AST or NCCT certification maintained. Graduate of a recognized surgical technologist program 

 

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

 

Licensure/Certification/Registration: AST certification, AST or NCCT recertification.