Surgical Technician I

Georgia Eye Partners•Sandy Springs, GA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia Eye Partners is a specialty eye care practice in Metro Atlanta comprised of ophthalmologist and optometrists dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality medical and surgical eye care. Our services range from general eye care to complex surgical care for conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, corneal disease, and refractice. We offer LASIK and other refractive surgery options as well as oculoplastic surgery and laser aethetic procedures through OPAL Aesthetics. We are now hiring a Surgical Technician to assist Physician(s) and the Nurse Manager by preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument and procedural needs for all surgical procedures in accordance to regulatory standards.

Requirements

0-3 years of experience
Maintains current BCLS certification and completion of required annual in-services
Ability to work in a surgery center environment with healthcare interactions that include patient contact, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease under a moderate level of noise
Must be able to understand and follow instruction with speed and accuracy
Must be able to organize and set priority for work to be done
Possesses manual dexterity, mobility, visual acuity, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, attendance, and good interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Obtaining supplies from other areas as needed
Returning supplies and equipment to the appropriate location
Assisting in keeping the Central Sterile area neat and orderly
Effecting handling health or safety hazards for self and patients
Reporting any unusual occurrences or incidents accurately to the Clinical Director
Performing other duties as required