Surgical Technician 2 - Certified, Full Time

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The Surgical Technician 2 – Certified accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician 2 (U) demonstrates competency and proficiency in the use of equipment and instruments for all surgical procedures that are performed within the department.

Work location: Lennar Foundation

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

Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: • Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

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