Certified Surgical Technician - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, is seeking a Surgical Technician 3 - Certified in Miami, Florida. The role supports the surgical team by preparing the suite, maintaining a sterile field, labeling medications, and assisting with instrument processing and inventory.

The position requires completing duties with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and flexibility for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in relevant specialty or field (Certified Surgical Technician)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares the surgical suite, ensuring environmental safety for the patient and personnel.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique and surgical conscience.
• Maintains a neat and organized sterile field.
• Labels medications and solutions on the surgical field.
• Returns instruments for decontamination and manages supplies.
• Oversees stocking of sub-sterile rooms and next-day supplies.
• Maintains confidentiality of medical, financial, and employee information.
• Demonstrates service-oriented behavior in daily activities and interactions.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and assists with inventory and ordering.
• Adheres to policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Flexible shifts

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting opportunity for a Surgical Technician 3 - Certified, in Miami, Florida.

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.

• 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field (Certified Surgical Technician)

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and 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 in a collaborative environment.

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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff