Surgical Technician I

Cataract and Laser Surgery Center of South Georgia•Valdosta, GA

About The Position

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, must have completed surgical tech school.
Maintains current BLS 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
assisting surgeon in surgery