Surgical Technician 2 - Surgery Dept - UHealth SoLé Mia

University of Miami; North Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the University of Miami as a Surgical Technician and be part of a team providing top-notch medical services. You will assist in surgical procedures, maintaining the highest standards of care while ensuring a safe and sterile environment. This full-time position comes with competitive pay, a generous sign-on bonus, and other benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental

Tuition remission

Sign-on Bonus of $7,500

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to University’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suite and maintain a sterile environment.
• Assist with patient preparation and clean surgical equipment.
• Demonstrate aseptic technique during procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in relevant specialty

Job description

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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 Tech. Be part of the UHealth Difference.

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

• Prepares the surgical suite, ensuring environmental safety for the patient and personnel.
• Demonstrates a surgical conscience by practicing aseptic technique.
• Maintains a neat and organized sterile field.
• Labels medications and solutions on the surgical field.
• Returns instruments to the workroom for decontamination and returns unused supplies and instruments to their designated areas.
• Participates in the stocking of sub sterile rooms and picks up the supplies for the next day.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, and employee information, and other sensitive materials.
• Demonstrates orientation towards service excellence by conducting daily activities, communications, and interactions in a cooperative, positive, and professional manner.
• Cleans and sterilizes surgical instruments and assists with inventory and ordering of supplies for the surgery center.
• 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 5 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:

H10