Sr. Surgical Technician, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Job location: Miami, FL

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2020-11-30
Req: R100043142
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The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Surgical Technician.

The Sr. Surgical Technician accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. The Sr. Surgical Technician 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, employee, computer, and other sensitive materials.
Demonstrates orientation towards service excellence by conducting daily activities, communications, and interaction in a cooperative, positive, and professional manner.
Displays courtesy toward customers by introducing themselves and addressing patients by name.
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.

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