Surgical Technician - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Palm Beach Gardens

University of Miami•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is seeking a full time Surgical Technician for the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Surgical Technician accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician demonstrates competency and proficiency in the use of equipment and instruments for all surgical procedures that are performed within the department.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) preferred

Responsibilities

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.