University of Miami·Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
The Surgical Technician is responsible for accounting for instruments and equipment during surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile field and ensuring environmental safety in the surgical suite. Duties also include labeling medications, returning used instruments for decontamination, stocking sub-sterile rooms, and assisting with inventory and supply ordering.
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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is seeking a full time Surgical Technician for the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Surgical Technician accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician demonstrates competency and proficiency in the use of equipment and instruments for all surgical procedures that are performed within the department.
Core 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.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Certification and Licensing: Certified Surgical Technician (CST) preferred
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or equivalent and are preferred to be a Certified Surgical Technician (CST). A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required for this full-time staff position.
Market context
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