Surgical Technician (PRN) - Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown - Monday-Friday Schedule, No Weekends!
About The Position
EyeCare Partners is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Operating Room at the Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The role assists with surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and surgical assistants, supporting the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with applicable standards and company policies. The technician helps the care team provide a high standard of patient care. This PRN position is scheduled for 1–2 days per week. Shifts fall within the center’s Monday–Friday operating hours of 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; occasional work a little earlier or later may be needed. There are no late nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts. Experienced Surgical Technicians are highly preferred, though training may be considered for candidates with a strong LPN, Medical Assistant, or COA background.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; the posting also refers to Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
- Favorable result on a background check required.
- Must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of practice.
- Ability to handle the stress of prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Manual dexterity to handle instruments.
- Emotional conscientiousness, orderliness, and stability to work in an operating room environment.
- Ability to adhere to the work schedule, stay organized, manage time effectively, and work in a cost-effective manner.
- Above-average organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Above-average verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of hospital main operating room experience.
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or other Surgical Technician certification.
- Prior experience as a Surgical Technician; candidates with a strong LPN, Medical Assistant, or COA background may be considered for training.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of certification and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Scrub all types of cases performed at the company and anticipate the surgeon’s needs, keeping equipment, medical gases, and supplies available.
- Participate in continuing education and in-service training, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
- Apply knowledge of the central and sterile supply department; open sterile packs using sterile technique and prepare instruments.
- Prepare the operating room by setting up instruments, checking equipment, labeling sterile solutions, and gathering supplies and equipment.
- Maintain records of medications used intra-operatively, specimens retrieved, tissue implanted, implants, liquids, and chemicals on the field.
- Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgical assistants; hold retractors, cut suture, and help count sponges, needles, or blades when applicable.
- Prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Operate sterilizers, lights, suction, other operating room equipment, and diagnostic equipment.
- Assist with patient transfer to PACU when needed.
- Clean and restock the operating room.
- Assist with technical functions under supervision to help carry out safe operations.
- Prep, drape, and position patients for surgery; prepare for cases according to the surgeon’s preference card and anticipate case needs.
- Assist in orienting new staff when needed and participate in developing a healthy work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
