UF Health in Gainesville seeks a CVT Surgical Technologist to support complex cardiovascular and thoracic procedures in a high-acuity academic medical center. The technologist will prepare and maintain a sterile field, select and arrange instruments, and anticipate surgeon needs throughout procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with patient positioning, counts, and documentation, as well as collaborating with nurses, anesthesiologists, and surgeons to ensure safe, efficient workflows. UF Health offers a collaborative, inclusive culture with access to leading-edge technology, research-driven practice, and ongoing professional development in a teaching environment. Responsibilities Prepare operating room and cardiovascular instruments for surgical procedures Maintain strict sterile technique and infection control standards Assist surgeons during cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries, anticipating needs Perform accurate instrument, sponge, and sharps counts Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping Operate and troubleshoot surgical equipment and devices Collaborate with the interdisciplinary OR team for safe, efficient care Document procedures and equipment use according to hospital policy Support onboarding and mentoring of new staff or students Participate in quality improvement and continuing education activities Required Skills Cardiovascular surgical procedures Sterile technique and infection control Operating room instrumentation Surgical equipment setup and operation Intraoperative assistance and anticipation of surgeon needs Patient positioning and draping Instrument and sponge counts Electrosurgical and suction device use Emergency response in ORElectronic health records documentation