Surgical Tech (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention by preparing for procedures, supplying instruments and other materials during procedures, and completing post-procedure cleanup. The Surgical Tech helps prepare and maintain a safe, sterile environment and supports patient care activities under the direction of the RN Circulator.

The role also includes handling and delivering specimens according to hospital guidelines and policy, assembling supplies and equipment, supporting surgical counts, and working collaboratively with the surgical team and business office to ensure instruments are available as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
• American Heart Association CPR BLS certification; must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and coworkers.
• Able to complete the basic competency list and specialized skills list for the position.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for surgical procedures and provide supplies and instruments during procedures, followed by post-procedure cleanup.
• Handle and deliver specimens according to hospital guidelines and policy and ensure proper handoff under surgery guidelines.
• Assist with patient care activities, instrument counts, planning, and sterile-field setup under the direction of the RN Circulator.
• Check and assemble supplies, equipment, and instrumentation before procedures to promote a safe and sterile environment.
• Collaborate with the Specialty RN to order instruments as needed through the Surgical Services business office.
• Set up instruments according to the physician’s preference card.
• Maintain surgical counts of sponges, needles, and instruments according to surgical count policy.
• Participate in the surgical team’s “Time Out” process to promote safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed