Surgical Technologist | Open Heart Surgery | Full-time | Days
UF Healtha day ago
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Summary
UF Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for Open Heart Surgery to join their team in St Augustine, FL. The role involves providing surgical assistance pre and post-operation, organizing supplies, and ensuring a sterile environment during procedures.
About the Role
As a Surgical Technologist, you will be responsible for preparing and organizing surgical supplies and equipment, setting up the sterile field, assisting the surgeon during operations, and cleaning instruments post-operation. You will also handle specimens according to lab guidelines, maintain inventory control, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure all necessary instruments are available for open heart procedures.
About You
Required:
- Graduate from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
- 3 to 5 years of experience as a Surgical Tech in a hospital setting.
- 2 years of experience in Open Heart and Vascular Surgery.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred:
- Surgical Technician Certification.
- Wound Closure Course Certificate.
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.
St Augustine, FL