Operating Room Surgical Tech — Sterile Field & Patient Care

Pscfl; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pscfl in Miami, FL, is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team during surgical interventions, including preparing for procedures, handling supplies and instruments, and assisting with post-procedure cleanup. You will collaborate with RNs and physicians to maintain a sterile field, ensure correct instrument counts, and uphold hospital guidelines.

A formal surgical tech program graduate and CPR/BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
• American Heart Association CPR BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies & instruments, and post-procedures clean-up.
• Prepares for all specimens handling within hospital guidelines and policy. Ensures proper handoff per surgery guidelines and delivery of specimens.
• Assists with patient care activities, count of instruments, planning and set up of sterile field under the direction of RN Circulator.
• Checks and assembles supplies, equipment, and instrumentation prior to surgical procedure to promote a safe and sterile environment of care.
• Collaboratively works with Specialty RN to order instruments as needed thru the Surgical Services business office.
• Focuses on the needs of the physician in providing for instrument set up as recorded on preference card.
• Ensures patient safety by maintaining surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments as per surgical count policy.
• Promotes safety by actively participating in the 'Time Out' process with the surgical team.

Skills

Sterile technique

Sterile field maintenance

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Stress management

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program

Job description

Pscfl in Miami, FL, is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team during surgical interventions, including preparing for procedures, handling supplies and instruments, and assisting with post-procedure cleanup. You will collaborate with RNs and physicians to maintain a sterile field, ensure correct instrument counts, and uphold hospital guidelines.

A formal surgical tech program graduate and CPR/BLS certification are required.