Scrub Technician

Mann Eye Center • Humble, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mann Eye Surgery Center is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technician with eye experience to join their surgery team. The role involves preparing necessary equipment, handling various instruments with manual dexterity and efficiency, and setting up the operating room for surgical procedures. Flexibility to work in Instrumentation processing as needed is required. Candidates should possess eye experience, professional and friendly personalities, and enjoy working with people of all ages. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organization, self-motivation, multi-tasking abilities, discretion, and integrity are essential for all interactions.

Requirements

• Experienced Certified Surgical Technician
• 2+ years of hands on surgical technician experience
• Eye experience
• Experience with folding Intraocular Lenses (IOL’s)
• Experience with folding 3-Piece Lenses
• Experience with anterior Vitrectomy’s
• Experience with the Catalys Femto 2nd Laser
• Experience with the ORA system
• BLS certification
• Graduate from school of surgical technology, LPN program, RN program, or completion of a military training program that includes surgical technology skills
• Experience in ophthalmology
• Professional and friendly personalities
• Enjoy working with people of all ages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organization, self-motivation, and multi-tasking abilities
• Discretion and integrity

Nice To Haves

• Strong Ophthalmic background
• Basic skills and related to aseptic/ sterile technique and knowledge of surgical instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates through behavior Mann Cataract Surgery Center’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Ethical, Honesty and Respect.
• Performs the role of surgical scrub by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and keeping the circulating nurse informed of any needs throughout a procedure. Ensures that all supplies, equipment, and medications are assembled prior to the procedure.
• Is innovative in maintaining high standards and quality in the facilitation of cost savings and containment.
• In an efficient and organized manner, assists team with safe and appropriate operating room turnover times. Directs ancillary personnel participating in room turnover. Provides assistance and support as needed to members of the surgical team.
• Promotes a safe environment. Takes appropriate action in emergency situations, being aware of and controlling hazards which may endanger patients, visitors, and employees. Identifies and reports environmental concerns to the management team. Ensures adherence to appropriate regulatory standards and policy and procedures.
• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, appropriately uses PPE, and performs hand washing according to policy. Strictly adheres to all infection control practices and diligently monitors aseptic technique of the entire surgical team. Takes immediate corrective action for breaks in technique.
• Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department. Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Maintains good relationships with physicians, management, other departments and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees