Operating Room Technician | Full-Time
About The Position
Wills Eye Hospital is hiring an Operating Room Technician / Surgical Technologist in Cherry Hill, NJ at the Wills Eye Surgery Center - Cherry Hill, NJ. In this role, you’ll maintain medical instruments, supplies and all other materials needed during surgical procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Physician. This is a Full-Time 40 hours per week opportunity for someone who wants to have a hands-on role in surgery, be a key part of the surgical team, and wants to learn and grow clinically. In this role, you’ll support patients, providers, and clinical teams while helping deliver high-quality ophthalmic care. You’ll manage the maintenance of the sterile field and contribute to a positive patient experience. You’ll be successful if you have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Complete an accredited surgical technology program OR hold a national certification (i.e., CST)
- BLS Certificate required.
- One (1) year of clinical experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Detail-oriented, patient-focused, and comfortable in a clinical setting.
- Enjoys working as part of a team, communicating clearly, and supporting both patients and providers.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that all required items (implants and supplies) are in place prior to scheduled operative cases.
- Assists in selecting and assembling instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures utilizing Universal Precautions; maintains aseptic techniques (gowning, gloving, surgical scrub, and OR suite traffic control).
- Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies and ensures proper protection when transporting to sterile processing.
- Assists in transporting patients, case carts and equipment prior to and after completion of each surgical case.
- Participates in OR suite turn around by assisting in cleaning and case cart management (spraying of enzymatic solution) between surgical procedures.
- Ensures the proper handling of specimens and cultures in accordance with hospital procedures and best practices.
- Demonstrates ability to deliver safe and accurate care to patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse/physician.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision plans
- retirement plan
- tuition assistance
- paid time off
- employer assistance programs (EAPs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
