Surgical Technician 1 (H)
Job Description
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$7,500 Sign on Bonues
The University of Miami UHealth Department of Surgical Services has an exciting opportunity for a full time Surgical Technician 1 in Miami. The incumbent assists the surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying a sterile set-up for operations and passing items to doctors and nurses. The incumbent also assists in preparing and moving patients and in cleaning the operating room areas.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Secures and prepares all supplies required for surgical intervention.
Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the operating room.
Performs instrument counts prior to each procedure.
Prepares patient skin for surgical treatment.
Positions and re-positions patient during surgery.
Helps monitor patient during surgery.
Provides supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
Performs scrub functions.
Collects and labels specimens taken during surgical procedures.
Follows all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
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 required
Certification and Licensing:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applicationsCommunication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
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