Surgical Technol - Robots/GYN Specialty | OR | Day

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

103d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma
• Vocational Training
• Graduate of surgical technologist program
• Surgical Tech Certification from NCCT, NBSTSA, or LCCC-ST
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• Less than 1 year of surgical technologist experience
• 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
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including but not limited to presentation skills and report writing
• Expert knowledge, use and demonstration of standard precautions
• Expert knowledge, use and experience with aseptic and sterile technique
• Organization and time management skills including but not limited to organizing, planning and prioritizing work

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3-5 years of working experience as a surgical technologist and assistant in a specialty line (Cardiology, Neurology, or Orthopedics)
• Experience training and precepting staff in Cardio-Thoracic surgery

Responsibilities

• Provide basic instrumentation and sterile techniques for procedures performed in the Operating Room.
• Provide patient care.
• Mentorship/training of surgical technologists in the clinical setting.
• Care, handling and maintenance of surgical equipment, instrumentation and supply management.
• Populating the STS Data base or collecting other Perioperative data for performance improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED