Surgical Technician III - Instrument Care & Sterile Field

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute seeks a Surgical Technician 3 to support surgical procedures in Miami, FL. The role focuses on instrument management, sterile technique, and assisting in the surgery center to maintain a safe operating environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Learning agility, ability to learn new procedures and adapt to changing priorities.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong teamwork and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical proficiency with office software and relevant equipment/instruments.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the surgical suite and ensures environmental safety for the patient and personnel.
• Maintains a neat and organized sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Labels medications and solutions on the surgical field.
• Returns instruments to the workroom for decontamination and returns unused supplies to designated areas.
• Participates in stocking sub-sterile rooms and prepares supplies for the next day.
• Maintains confidentiality of medical, financial, and employee information and demonstrates professional conduct.
• Cleans and sterilizes surgical instruments and assists with inventory and ordering of supplies.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute seeks a Surgical Technician 3 to support surgical procedures in Miami, FL. The role focuses on instrument management, sterile technique, and assisting in the surgery center to maintain a safe operating environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills.