OR Instrument Sterilization Technician - Naples, FL Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
University of Miami

Job Info

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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for an OR Instrument Sterilization Technician with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Naples, Florida.

The OR Instrument Sterilization Technician performs duties related to the perioperative process and anticipates case needs of patients, surgeons, and department staff. An employee in this position prepares and maintains sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment, and adheres to strict techniques and standard precautions. Moreover, the OR Instrument Sterilization Technician practices ethical and conscientious behavior regarding sterility.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a resource person for personnel that is new to the specialty area.
  
• Recommends change or revises specialty trays and instrument lists.
  
• Monitors inventory and stocks operating rooms, efficiently and effectively.
  
• Prepares specialty trays. Identifies, removes, and reports hazardous or defective instrumentation immediately.
  
• Inspects all items for integrity and proper sterilization prior to use.
  
• Monitors incoming consignment instruments, implants, and physician specific instrumentation.
  
• Validates tray contents, after terminal cleaning, to ensure completeness.
  
• Indicates or assists with activities related to room turnover.
  
• Attends departmental and unit-based meetings and maintains effective work relationships with physicians, sales representatives, peers, and co-workers.
  
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field required

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

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.

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.

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:
Part time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
H4

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