CVOR Surgical Technician Coordinator - Certified

Overview

This role is the Surgical Technician Coordinator – Certified, responsible for the instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures and for maintaining a sterile field. The CVOR team handles instrument preparation, processing, and arrangement for surgical procedures within the department. The Surgical Technician Coordinator – Certified demonstrates competency in the use of equipment and instruments for all surgical procedures performed within the department.

Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Work Location: UHealth Tower

• Functions as a member of the surgical team in the role of the scrub person.
• The Surgical Technologist in the first scrub role handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
• Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintains the sterile field.
• Demonstrates advanced-level critical thinking and problem solving.
• Demonstrates knowledge of various surgical equipment, advanced instrumentation, and modalities.
• Demonstrates expert practice in the first scrub role in advanced surgical procedures.
• Serves as a Surgical Technologist Coordinator as needed.
• Performs the preceptor role in training students and onboarding new-hires surgical techs.
• Reviews operational information related to efficiency and productivity targets (e.g., FCOTS and Turn Around Time).

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

Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field

BLS

Experience: CVOR 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.

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 groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we 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 are the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff