Surgical Technician 2 - Certified, Per Diem at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The Surgical Technologist work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that the equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical Technologist is proficient in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

• 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)).
  
  

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 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



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.
  
  


• Demonstrates knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies located in the operating room
  
  

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:

Part time



Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent



Pay Grade:

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