Surgical Tech - Operating Room (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami seeks a Surgical Technician to support operative procedures in the OR. The role involves preparing for surgeries, assisting with instruments and supplies, and helping with post-procedure cleanup to ensure seamless workflow and patient safety.

The position requires graduation from an accredited surgical technician program and active CPR/BLS certification. Candidates should demonstrate sterile technique, teamwork, and clear communication within a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
• American Heart Association CPR BLS - must maintain active and in good standing.
• Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention and assists with instrument setup and post-procedure cleanup.
• Prepares specimens for handling per hospital guidelines and ensures proper handoff.
• Assists with patient care activities, counts of instruments, and sterile field setup.
• Checks and assembles supplies, equipment, and instruments to promote a safe environment.
• Collaborates with the Surgical Services team to order instruments as needed.
• Supports the physician by setting up instruments per preference card and maintains safety.

Skills

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Stress management

Education

Surgical technician program graduate

Job 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.

Description

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

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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

Job

Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Department

OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000

Job Status

Professional