Surgical Technician - Cath Lab - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

14h

About The Position

The Surgical Technician - Certified oversees and accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician - Certified demonstrates competency and proficiency in the use of equipment and instruments for all surgical procedures that are performed within the department. 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. Oversees 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. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Requirements

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

Oversees and accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures
Maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures
Demonstrates competency and proficiency in the use of equipment and instruments for all surgical procedures that are performed within the department
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
Oversees 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