Surgical Technician 3 - Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Miami, Fl)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits package

Resumo da oferta

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, seeks a full‑time Surgical Technician 3 in Miami, Florida. The role focuses on preparing the surgical suite, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting with instrument handling and labeling of medications.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant experience, plus certification/licensing as required. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent; certification or license as required by department.
• Must demonstrate aseptic technique and a strong commitment to patient safety.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare the surgical suite and maintain a sterile field.
• Label medications and solutions on the surgical field.
• Return instruments to the workroom for decontamination and restock supplies.
• Assist with instrument preparation, counts, and draping.
• Maintain confidentiality and project a professional, service-oriented demeanor.

Conhecimentos

Aseptic technique

Teamwork

Communication

Technical proficiency

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Surgical Technician 3 in Miami, Florida.

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/relevant experience, certification or license
• Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• - Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• - Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• - Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Department Specific Functions

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred
• Dons surgical attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
• Performs the surgical scrub and dons gown and gloves.
• Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
• Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulating nurse.
• Assists the team members in gowning and gloving.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
• Secures tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories.
• Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during the procedure.
• Maintains a neat and organized sterile field.
• Labels medications and solutions on the surgical field according the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG).
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
• Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
• Sponges or suctions the operative site.
• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Performs additional counts as necessary, during relief, prior to closing, and final, according to the surgical counts policy.
• Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
• Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Returns instruments to the workroom for decontamination and returns unused supplies and instruments to their designated areas.
• Assists other member of the team with the sanitation/cleaning of the room.

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

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