Surgical Tech: Sterile Field Expert & OR Safety Champion

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in South Florida seeks a Surgical Technician to support operating room teams with patient handling, sterile technique, and instrument preparation. You will sort, assemble, and pass instruments, ensuring safety and sterility throughout procedures.

Requirements include CPR and Surgical Technician Certification, a high school diploma, and graduation from an accredited program. 5–7 years of OR experience is preferred, with competency across multiple surgical specialties.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Surgical Technician Certification required.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from accredited program required.
• 5–7 years experience preferred.
• Competent in General, Gynecological and Cardiovascular, Major Orthopedic and Neuro-Surgery

Responsibilities

• Assist in positioning and transferring patients.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor sterile setup.
• Dispose of linens, gloves, and sharps properly.
• Transport instruments to decontamination area.
• Check function of equipment and instruments before cases.
• Report broken equipment to RN circulator.
• Maintain sterile field until dressings are applied and/or x-rays are taken.
• Identify and label medications on back table.
• Ensure instrument trays are complete before/after a case.
• Handle contaminated items per biohazard protocol.
• Maintain neutral zone when passing sharps.
• Adhere to PPE protocol and wear eye protection.
• Maintain CPR status and surgical technician certification.
• Assist with room turnover and disposal of debris.
• Identify specimens to circulator.
• Support patient safety and a safe environment.
• Willing to precept and cross-train in other services

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Patient handling

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Mount Sinai Medical Center in South Florida seeks a Surgical Technician to support operating room teams with patient handling, sterile technique, and instrument preparation. You will sort, assemble, and pass instruments, ensuring safety and sterility throughout procedures.

Requirements include CPR and Surgical Technician Certification, a high school diploma, and graduation from an accredited program. 5–7 years of OR experience is preferred, with competency across multiple surgical specialties.