Per Diem Surgical Technician: Instrument & Sterile Field

University of Miami (old); United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Surgical Technician - Per Diem to manage instruments and equipment for surgical procedures and uphold a sterile field throughout operations. The role emphasizes competency with equipment, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting the surgery team.

Responsibilities include prepping the suite, labeling solutions, sterilizing instruments, and assisting with inventory while following confidentiality and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have adaptability to new procedures, technologies, and protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient with office software and clinical tech as applicable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the surgical suite, ensuring environmental safety for the patient and personnel.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique and a surgical conscience.
• 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 stocking sub sterile rooms and retrieves supplies for the next day.
• Keeps all medical, financial, and employee information confidential.
• Exhibits service-oriented conduct in daily activities and communications.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and assists with inventory and ordering of supplies for the surgery center.
• Adheres to university policies and safeguards university assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Miami is seeking a Surgical Technician - Per Diem to manage instruments and equipment for surgical procedures and uphold a sterile field throughout operations. The role emphasizes competency with equipment, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting the surgery team.

Responsibilities include prepping the suite, labeling solutions, sterilizing instruments, and assisting with inventory while following confidentiality and safety guidelines.