Surgical Technician 2 - Certified, Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician 2 (U) – Certified accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician 2 (U) demonstrates competency and proficiency in the use of equipment and instruments for all surgical procedures that are performed within the department. Up to $7,500 Sign on Bonus Work location: UHealth Tower

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and/or Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology program
Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred
Current AHA Basic Life Support certificate required
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Demonstrates knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies located in the operating room

Responsibilities

Prepares the surgical suite, ensuring environmental safety for the patient and personnel.
Demonstrates a surgical conscience by practicing aseptic technique.
Maintains a neat and organized sterile field.
Labels medications and solutions on the surgical field.
Returns instruments to the workroom for decontamination and returns unused supplies and instruments to their designated areas.
Participates in the stocking of sub sterile rooms and picks up the supplies for the next day.
Maintains complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, and employee information, and other sensitive materials.
Demonstrates orientation towards service excellence by conducting daily activities, communications, and interactions in a cooperative, positive, and professional manner.
Cleans and sterilizes surgical instruments and assists with inventory and ordering of supplies for the surgery center.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.