Surgical Technologist | St. Johns Surgical Center | Full-time | Days
- Certification preferred
- Days
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open surgical technologist jobs in Florida post a median of $33.60 an hour, the middle half $30.73–$41.50, across 74 jobs that state their pay. Surgical technologists employed in Florida earn a median of $30.02 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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UF Health St. Johns in St. Augustine reported 80 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,485,233 hours worked: 6.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 5 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
The Surgical Tech provides surgical assistance pre and post operation. Organizes and prepares supplies and equipment for procedures. Sets up the operating surgeon’s sterile field and anticipates surgeon's needs. Provides direct assistance for surgical procedure: assists surgeon with surgical gowns and gloves, hands the desired instruments to the surgeon during the operation, prepares sterile dressings. Cleans the surgical instruments and operating room post operation.
Schedule
FTE: .90
Hours: 6:30am-3:00pm
Days: Monday-Thursday
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Qualifications
Education
Required: Graduate Accredited Surgical Tech Program OR 1-year Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech experience.
Experience
Required: Less than 1 year Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech experience.
Certificates/Licenses/Registration
Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) provided by the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire
Preferred: Certified Scrub Technician.
Skills & Abilities
Required: Withstand stressful situations and be flexible within daily work assignments. Good organizational skills; must have the ability and desire to promote good interpersonal relationships.
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About UF Health
UF Health is the University of Florida's nonprofit academic health system, with 12 (source: UF Health, About UF Health) hospitals, hundreds of physician practices and outpatient locations, and more than 30,000 (source: UF Health, About UF Health) faculty and staff in Gainesville, Jacksonville and Central Florida. Source: UF Health, About UF Health
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