OR Tech

Eye Associates Of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Albuquerque Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center (AAESC) is hiring a full-time, on-site Operating Room Technician specializing in ophthalmology. The role works four 10-hour shifts and has no weekends, holidays, or on-call duties. The technician supports surgical care in the operating room by preparing rooms and supplies, assisting surgeons, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring that instruments, equipment, specimens, and documentation are handled appropriately. The position also involves maintaining supplies and equipment, assisting with staff orientation, and participating in the center’s quality program. AAESC is a joint-venture outpatient ophthalmology surgery center providing cataract, glaucoma, oculoplastics, cornea, and retina services. Its staff work with surgeons and anesthesia providers to plan, facilitate, and evaluate patient care. The center operates four operating rooms and PreOp/PACU areas and provides care to more than 1,000 patients per month. The work environment is described as fast-paced, fun, talented, results-driven, and team-oriented. Assigned Learning Management System courses must be completed annually. Failure to complete required training by November 30 may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. AAESC is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free and tobacco-free employer.

Requirements

High school education plus specialization or short-term training in an operating room setting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; training is provided and paid for by the company.
One to three years of experience preferred.
Typing skills of at least 35 words per minute are desirable.
Complete on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.

Nice To Haves

Certification in scrubbing preferred.
Formal scrub training preferred.
One to three years of experience preferred.
Typing skills of at least 35 words per minute are desirable.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate general knowledge of ophthalmology and assist in planning and preparing the operating room for surgical procedures.
Anticipate surgeons’ needs and coordinate activities, supplies, and equipment during procedures.
Review preference cards; gather instruments, supplies, and equipment; and assist with room turnover.
Assist surgeons during various procedures while maintaining current knowledge of procedures and supplies.
Follow aseptic and safety procedures for instruments and equipment, and help ensure the surgical team follows sterile technique.
Maintain and document accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments when appropriate.
Decontaminate instruments and autoclave instrument trays as required.
Maintain knowledge of anatomy and physiology and appropriately label medications and solutions used intraoperatively.
Handle specimens correctly, route them to the appropriate source, and initial documentation.
Keep the circulating nurse informed of changes during the procedure.
Remove instruments and supplies at the end of cases and appropriately dispose of drapes and sharps.
Keep operating rooms stocked and remove and store excess sterile items or equipment appropriately.
Assist with orientation of new staff and serve as a resource person and clinical expert.
Comply with sterilization, infection-control, safety, and AAESC policies.
Participate in AAESC’s quality program and monitoring.
Coordinate and maintain supplies; clean and store equipment; and process broken equipment as directed.
Complete assigned annual Learning Management System courses by the required deadline.