Surgical Tech Apprentice Program Jobs in Miami, FL

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Summary:
The Surgical Technologist I facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
Are you ready to step into the operating room and build a career that saves lives? Our Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across six leading hospital facilities, learning advanced surgical specialties from top professionals.
What You'll Gain:
*Advanced surgical technologist skills across multiple specialties
*Operating room protocols, instrumentation, and sterile techniques
*Real-world experience in high-acuity surgical environments
*Professional collaboration with surgeons, nurses, surgical technologist and healthcare teams
Two (2) year commitment as a Full-Time employee with the Memorial Healthcare System required.
Responsibilities:
Handles, labels, and processes surgical specimens according to established protocols for safe and accurate delivery to the laboratory.Prepares the operating room by setting up sterile fields with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies tailored to each case.Anticipates the needs of the surgical team by passing instruments, supplies, and equipment efficiently during procedures while maintaining strict sterile technique.Collaborates with the sterile processing team to decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.Contributes to a safe and supportive environment by adhering to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards.Verifies that surgical instruments and equipment are functioning properly and promptly reports or addresses any issues.Monitors and accounts for instruments, sponges, and supplies throughout each procedure to ensure patient safety.Assists nursing staff in direct patient care, including preparation, transport, positioning, and draping of patients for surgery.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program: Surgical Technologist (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.
Other Information: Certified Surgical Technologist certification (CST or TS-C) is preferred.Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program within the last 12 months preferred.Additional Information for Apprenticeship Program in the Operating Room: Less than 6 months of surgical technologist work experience preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 60%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 80%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 80%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 80%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 80%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 80%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift:
Evenings
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
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