UF Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to support complex surgical procedures within our academic medical center in Gainesville, Florida. In this role, you will prepare and maintain sterile fields, manage instruments and equipment, and assist surgeons and nurses throughout operations, ensuring the highest standards of aseptic technique and patient safety. You will help verify supplies and implants, participate in surgical counts, and support room setup and turnover. In UF Health’s collaborative, patient-centered culture, you’ll work alongside renowned clinicians, engage in continuous learning, and contribute to innovative, evidence-based surgical care while advancing your professional skills. Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields and instruments for a variety of procedures Assist surgeons and nursing staff during operations, anticipating needs and passing instruments Verify and prepare equipment, supplies, and implants prior to surgery Perform surgical counts and ensure adherence to aseptic and safety standards Support patient positioning, draping, and room turnover between cases Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR team to optimize patient outcomes Maintain accurate documentation related to procedures, equipment, and supplies Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and compliance initiatives Sterile technique and aseptic practice Surgical instrumentation and equipment operation Operating room workflows and safety protocols Surgical procedures across multiple specialties (e.g., general, ortho, neuro, OB/GYN) Intraoperative patient positioning and draping Surgical counts and documentation Infection prevention and control Use of electronic medical records and OR information systems Communication and teamwork in high-acuity settings Emergency and complication response in the OR Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential preferred or required per state/UF Health policy Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Eligibility to work in a hospital operating room environment, meeting immunization and background standards
