Level I - Surgical Technician - $25-30 per hour

University of Miami is seeking a Surgical Technician Level I for a job in Miami, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Surgical Technician
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Staff

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

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.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

University of Miami Job ID #R100086537.

About University of Miami

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

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