Surgical Technician - Per at University of Miami, Florida

Surgical Technician - Per Diem

The surgical technician accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. The incumbent demonstrates competency and proficiency in the use of equipment and instruments for all surgical procedures that are performed within the department.

Core job functions include preparing the surgical suite, ensuring environmental safety for the patient and personnel; demonstrating a surgical conscience by practicing aseptic technique; maintaining a neat and organized sterile field; labeling medications and solutions on the surgical field; returning instruments to the workroom for decontamination and returning unused supplies and instruments to their designated areas; participating in the stocking of sub sterile rooms and picking up the supplies for the next day; maintaining complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, and employee information, and other sensitive materials; demonstrating orientation towards service excellence by conducting daily activities, communications, and interactions in a cooperative, positive, and professional manner; cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments and assisting with inventory and ordering of supplies for the surgery center; and adhering to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguarding University assets.

Core qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license; minimum one year of relevant experience; and knowledge, skills and abilities in learning agility, teamwork, technical proficiency, and communication.