Staff Position

Level II - Surgical Technician
UHealth Tower
Coral Gables, FL
5x8 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$25-30/hour
Posted 6 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Facility Information
    Not-For-Profit HospitalShort Term Acute CareTeaching Institution553 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$25-30/hour
  • Sign-On bonus
    $7,500

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Continuing Education
  • Sign-On bonus

Description

The University of Miami is currently seeking a Surgical Technician 2 - Certified to work at Lennar Foundation Medical Center in Miami. The incumbent accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician 2- Certified demonstrates competency and proficiency in the use of equipment and instruments for all surgical procedures that are performed within the department.

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

Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program

Certification and Licensing:

Current Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Francisco Arana
Francisco Arana
University of Miami Job ID #R100077322.

Facility

UHealth Tower

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UHealth Tower
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  • Not-For-Profit Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • Teaching Institution
  • 553 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS1400 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136
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Employer

University of Miami

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About
The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.
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