Surgical Tech (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, FL is seeking a Surgical Tech for a full-time days shift. The role involves preparing for procedures, providing instruments and supplies, and assisting with sterile field setup and post-procedure cleanup.

The ideal candidate will graduate from an accredited surgical technician program and maintain active CPR/BLS certification. The position requires teamwork and strong communication in a high-stakes surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
• CPR BLS certification required and active.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for procedures and provide supplies and instruments during surgeries and post-procedural cleanup.
• Handle specimens per guidelines and ensure proper handoff.
• Assist with patient care activities and instrument counts under RN Circulator.
• Assemble supplies and equipment to promote a safe, sterile operative field.
• Collaborate with Specialty RN to order instruments as needed.
• Support instrument setup per physician preference card.
• Maintain surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments.

Skills

Sterile technique

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

CPR BLS

Education

Accredited surgical technician program

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Tech (Full Time, Days) (302304)

Job Description

Surgical Tech (Full Time, Days) - 302304

Description

Job Summary

Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, and providing supplies and instruments during procedures and post-procedures clean-up.

Job Specific Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers
• Able to complete basic competency list and specialized skills list for position
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions

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