Surgical Technician 3 (H) Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has a full time opportunity for a Surgical Technician 3 in Miami, Florida.

The Surgical Technician 3 accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician 3 demonstrates competency and proficiency in the use of equipment and instruments for all surgical procedures that are performed within the department.

• 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.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required