Surgical Technician III — OR Instrument & Sterile Field Expert

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida is seeking a full-time Surgical Technician 3. The role accounts for instruments and equipment used during procedures and maintains a sterile field.

You will prepare the surgical suite, practice aseptic technique, label medications, assist with instrument processing, and help with supply ordering. The job emphasizes confidentiality and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Learning agility to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols.
• Teamwork: ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Technical proficiency with office software and relevant computer applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the surgical suite and ensures environmental safety.
• Maintains a neat, sterile field and practices aseptic technique.
• Labels medications and solutions on the surgical field.
• Returns instruments for decontamination and manages supplies.
• Assists with stocking sub sterile rooms and prepares for the next day.
• Maintains confidentiality of medical, financial, and employee information.
• Demonstrates service excellence in daily activities and interactions.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and assists with inventory and ordering.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equiv./experience

Tools

Office Software

Job description

The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida is seeking a full-time Surgical Technician 3. The role accounts for instruments and equipment used during procedures and maintains a sterile field.

You will prepare the surgical suite, practice aseptic technique, label medications, assist with instrument processing, and help with supply ordering. The job emphasizes confidentiality and service excellence.