Surgical Technician 1 - Surgery Dept - UHealth SoLé Mia

University of Miami; North Miami (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in North Miami is seeking a full-time Surgical Technician 1. You will play a crucial role in surgical operations by assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterile environments, and caring for patients pre- and post-operation. Competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus of $7,500, highlight this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical and dental coverage

Tuition remission

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Certification in relevant specialty or field is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team during operative procedures.
• Prepares the sterile field and instruments for surgery.
• Monitors patients during surgical procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in relevant specialty

Job description

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Surgical Technician 1 - Surgery Dept - UHealth SoLé Mia

Apply locations North Miami, FL time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R100084520

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The University of Miami UHealth/SoLé Mia opening September 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to Noth Miami, Aventura and surrounding communities.

Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI–designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UTHealth’s nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.
UHealth/SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full time Surgical Technician. Be part of the UHealth Difference.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Surgical Technician 1 assists the surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying a sterile set-up for operations and passing items to doctors and nurses. The incumbent also assists in preparing and moving patients and in cleaning the operating room areas.

Sign-on Bonus $7,500

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

· Secures and prepares all supplies required for surgical intervention.

· Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the operating room.

· Performs instrument counts prior to each procedure.

· Prepares patient skin for surgical treatment. Positions and re-positions patient during surgery.

· Helps monitor patient during surgery.

· Provides supportive care during the pre-operative phase.

· Performs scrub functions.

· Collects and labels specimens taken during surgical procedures.

· Follows all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

· Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

· Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

· Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

· Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

· Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

· Commitment to the University’s core values.

· Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H8

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The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

Transforming lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.