Surgical Technician 3, Full Time

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Under the direction of the medical and nursing staff, the Surgical Technologist (ST) performs duties related to the intra-operative process in accordance with established policies and procedures; anticipate the needs of the patient, surgeon and department; prepares and maintains sterile supplies, instrument, and equipment; adheres to strict aseptic technique and standard precautions; practices ethical and conscientious behavior in regard to aseptic technique.

Up to $7,500 Sign on Bonus

Work Location: UHealth Tower

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

• Functions as a member of the surgical team in the role of the scrub person.

• The Surgical Technologist in the first scrub role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.

• Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

• Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and proficient practice in the first scrub role in the majority of the surgical procedures.

• Applies knowledge of advanced surgical techniques.

• Applies knowledge related to emergent situations, and surgical procedures in the operating room.

• Exhibits a higher level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care.

• Acts as an informal resource for the other technologists with less experience.

• Provides support in the training of students and onboarding of new surgical technologists.

• Serves as a mentor and role model.

• Reviews all operational information related to efficiency and productivity matrices and established targets. (First Case On Time Starts (FCOTS) and Turn Around Time (TAT)).

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent and/or Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology program

Certification and Licensing:

Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred

Current AHA Basic Life Support certificate required

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

U11