Surgical Technician Certified

Certified Surgical Tech O.R

Sign on Bonus - Full Time ($10,000 & Part Time $5,000)

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24 / 7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring : The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists in position and transferring of patients.
• Prepares, maintains, and monitors sterile set-up.
• Dispose of linens, gloves, and sharps in appropriate containers.
• Prior to case, checks function of equipment and instruments.
• Reports broken equipment / instruments to charge nurse of the service and the core desk.
• Assures maintenance of sterile field until dressings are applied, x-rays are taken, and / or patient is out of the room.
• Points out break in sterile technique of self and / or team members to the RN circulator immediately.
• Handles contaminated items in appropriate manner by placing them in red bags or linen bin.
• Replace equipment and supplies used intra-operatively ensuring that they are in good working order.
• Insures completeness of instruments trays before and after case. Removes all instruments from sterile drapes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper care and handling of specialty instruments.
• Establish and maintain a neutral zone when passing sharps on the sterile field to prevent exposure / injury to self and others.
• Adheres to personal protective equipment protocols at all times. Wear eye protection when scrubbed at the field.
• Identifies and labels all medication on back table.
• Inspects sterile packages, containers, and trays for integrity prior to placing on sterile field.
• Check case supplies according to surgeon's preference list.
• Maintains current CPR status and surgical technician certification.
• Assists surgical services assistants with room turnover by disposing of surgical debris in biohazard bags.
• Identifies specimens verbally when passing them off to the circulator.
• Facilitates and monitors patient safety by providing a safe environment.
• Removes and put away unused supplies and sutures after each use.
• Demonstrates competence and specialize in at least 1 major service, demonstrating competency, willingness and flexibility to work in other services as needed.
• Demonstrates willingness to precept as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes :