Surgical Technician, Ophthalmology (Full Time) - Day Shift, No Weekends!
About The Position
The Surgical Technician assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and surgical assistants. The role supports the organization and daily operation of the operating room in accordance with applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards, as well as company policies and procedures, and helps deliver a high standard of patient care. The position is full time. The office is open Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Shifts typically begin at 5:30 a.m. and end in the early or mid-afternoon depending on the surgery schedule; employees may occasionally need to work earlier or later. The job does not require late nights, weekends, or major holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Favorable background check result.
- 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 and strong fine motor skills.
- Emotional conscientiousness, orderliness, and stability to work in the operating-room environment.
- Ability to adhere to a 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, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical Technician experience; the employer is willing to train.
- Eye surgery experience.
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification or another Surgical Technician certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of certification and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Scrub all types of cases performed by the company and anticipate surgeons’ needs by making equipment, medical gases, and supplies available.
- Participate in continuing education and in-service training, staff meetings, and the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program.
- Apply knowledge of the central and sterile supply department.
- Open sterile packs using sterile technique and prepare instruments as needed.
- 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, and liquids or chemicals on the field.
- Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgical assistants; hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, or blades when applicable.
- Prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Operate sterilizers, lights, suction, other operating-room equipment, and diagnostic equipment.
- Assist with patient transfer to the PACU when needed.
- Help clean and restock the operating room.
- Assist with technical functions under supervision to support safe operations.
- Prep, drape, and position patients for surgery.
- Prepare for cases according to the surgeon’s preference card, gather necessary supplies, and anticipate case needs.
- Assist with orientation of new staff when needed.
- Participate actively in developing a healthy work environment and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
