Surgical Technologist 2 Per Diem Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Plantation, FL

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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Surgical Technician 2 with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.

The Surgical Technician 2 accounts for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician 2 (U) demonstrates competency and proficiency in the use of equipment and instruments for all surgical procedures that are performed within the department.

Core Job Functions

• Verifies patients' ID by checking their name and date of birth.

• Obtains necessary consents from patients.

• Queries patients to describe level of comfort and evidence of pain prior to, during, and after the completion of the exam.

• Maintains and cleans all equipment in accordance with decontamination procedures.

• Assists during emergency care by maintaining an adequate level of patient safety and sensitivity.

• Assists the supervising physician throughout procedures with all the necessary supplies.

• Verifies proper radiopharmaceutical by checking outside label on unit dose container and the syringe.

• Maintains accurate and complete patient records in both paper and electronic formats.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.

• Refers to the standard dose table to verify dose and to determine proper radiopharmaceutical for procedures requested.

• Follows organization-wide and unit-specific safety, security, and infection control standards.

• Assays radiopharmaceutical in dose calibrator and records activity amount and time of assay on patient dose slip.

• Selects optimum instrument and collimation to be used, determines and adjusts settings on camera and computer control panels, and positions patient and camera to yield desired view.

• Assists patients onto and off imaging table, chair, or stool using proper body mechanics and taking into consideration age specific needs.

• Attends appropriate orientation and training courses to maintain competency.

• Utilizes aseptic technique for injected radiopharmaceuticals administered to patients.

• 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:

Associate degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 1 year 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.

Additional Department Specific Functions:

• Assists in transferring patient to and from the operating room table.

• Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury.

• Completes the patient skin prep prior to draping by the surgical team.

• Helps transport the patient to the post-anesthesia care unit as needed.

• Maintains complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, and employee information, and other sensitive materials.

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:

H9