Surgical Technician 2 (H) - Full Time - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL

University of Miami•Miami, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Surgical Technician 2 in Miami, Florida. The Surgical Technician 2 accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician 2 demonstrates competency and proficiency in the use of equipment and instruments for all surgical procedures that are performed within the department. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders

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.