Surgical Technician 2 - Certified, Full Time

Surgical Technician 2 - Certified

The Surgical Technician 2 accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician 2 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/relevant experience, certification or license
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
• Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
• 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.

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