Surgical Tech - Operating Room (Full Time, Days)

Pscfl; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PSCFL in Miami, FL seeks a Surgical Technician to provide care for patients undergoing surgical intervention. The role includes preparing for procedures, supplying instruments, and assisting with post-procedure cleanup, while ensuring proper specimen handling and handoffs per guidelines.

You will work under the RN Circulator, maintaining a sterile environment and supporting the surgical team in instrument setup, counts, and Time Out processes to promote patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
• Active CPR/BLS certification throughout employment.
• Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field.
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep information confidential.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients undergoing surgical intervention and assist with procedure setup and post-procedure cleanup.
• Prepare specimens handling according to hospital guidelines and ensure proper handoff of specimens.
• Assist with patient care activities, instrument counts, and sterile field setup under RN Circulator.
• Check and assemble supplies, equipment, and instrumentation to promote a safe sterile environment.
• Collaborate with Specialty RN to order and manage instruments as needed.
• Support physician needs by arranging instrument sets per preference card.
• Maintain surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments; participate in Time Out process.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

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.

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.

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