UF Health is hiring: Surgical Technologist II in Jacksonville

As a Surgical Technologist II, you support surgeons and the operating room team by preparing rooms, instruments, and supplies, maintaining aseptic and sterile technique, and anticipating procedural needs. You assist with patient positioning and care before, during, and after surgery, and ensure proper handling, cleaning, and basic maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment, including support for cardiothoracic procedures, for patients across all age groups in a busy surgical center. Prepare operating rooms, equipment, and instruments for surgical procedures while maintaining sterile fields. Assist surgeons by passing instruments, sponges, and supplies during operations, anticipating procedural needs. Apply and strictly maintain aseptic and sterile technique throughout all phases of surgery. Support patient positioning, draping, and intraoperative care for patients across all age groups. Clean, care for, and perform basic maintenance and handling of surgical instruments and equipment. Collaborate with the surgical and nursing team to ensure safe, efficient workflow in the operating room. Follow standard precautions and infection-control protocols to promote patient and staff safety. Provide technical support for cardiothoracic surgeries, including setup of specialty instruments and supplies. Sterile technique Surgical instrumentation Operating room procedures Patient positioning Cardiothoracic surgery support Aseptic technique Intraoperative patient care Equipment sterilization Medical terminology Basic life support (BLS) Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k GED or High School Diploma Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program Certification from NBSTSA, NCCT, or AST within 1 year of hire/transfer Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)