Surgical Technician 2 - Certified, Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist 2 works under a surgeon’s supervision to support the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures. The role helps maintain a safe operating-room environment, ensures equipment functions properly, and supports conditions that maximize patient safety. The technologist applies asepsis and sterile-technique principles alongside knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgical tools and technologies to facilitate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. As a member of the surgical team in the first scrub role, the technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during procedures, understands the procedure, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, and vigilantly maintains the sterile field. The role requires advanced knowledge and proficient first-scrub practice across most surgical procedures, familiarity with advanced techniques and emergent situations, and collaboration with peers on surgical patient-care decisions. The technologist also serves as an informal resource, supports student training and new-technologist onboarding, and acts as a mentor and role model. The position reviews operational efficiency and productivity measures, including First Case On Time Starts (FCOTS) and Turn Around Time (TAT). Department-specific duties include preparing the operating room and sterile field; gathering and setting up supplies, equipment, instruments, and medications; performing counts with the circulating nurse; assisting with gowning, gloving, draping, and time-out verification; passing instruments and supplies; handling medications, specimens, dressings, and immobilization devices; maintaining sterile technique; cleaning instruments and the room; and preparing the room for the next patient. Duties may be expanded as necessary. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. UHealth is the University of Miami’s university-based health system, serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and/or graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Current AHA Basic Life Support certificate required.
Minimum of 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 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 collaboratively.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies in the operating room.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the surgical team in the first scrub role, handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures.
Understand the procedure and anticipate the surgeon’s needs while maintaining the sterile field and supporting patient safety.
Apply advanced surgical techniques and knowledge of emergent situations and operating-room procedures.
Collaborate with peers on surgical patient-care decisions and serve as an informal resource for less-experienced technologists.
Support student training and onboarding of new surgical technologists; serve as a mentor and role model.
Review operational efficiency and productivity measures, including First Case On Time Starts (FCOTS) and Turn Around Time (TAT).
Don surgical attire and personal protective equipment; gather, check, and open supplies and equipment.
Perform the surgical scrub, don gown and gloves, and set up the sterile back table and Mayo stand.
Perform initial and additional instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulating nurse, including counts during relief, before closing, and final counts.
Assist team members with gowning and gloving, drape the patient, establish the sterile field, and participate in surgical-site and patient verification during the time-out procedure.
Secure sterile tubing, cords, and accessories and prepare additional instruments, equipment, and supplies as needed.
Pass instruments and supplies, hold retractors or instruments as directed, sponge or suction the operative site, and cut suture material as directed.
Label medications and solutions according to National Patient Safety Goals; measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions.
Prepare sterile dressings and immobilization devices and prepare and pass off specimens as appropriate.
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization, return instruments for decontamination, and return unused supplies and instruments to designated areas.
Assist with room sanitation and cleaning and prepare the operating room for the next patient.