Surgical Technician - PRN

Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers•New Albany, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician assists with 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 and company policies, helping the care team deliver a high standard of patient care. Training will be provided for applicants with relevant backgrounds and an interest in working in an operating room, including science majors, veterinary or dental technicians, ophthalmic or optometry technicians, LPNs, and people with in-office sterile-procedure experience. This is a PRN position. The surgery center is open Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and shifts fall within those hours. A shift may occasionally start earlier or end later as needed. There are no late nights, weekends, on-call shifts, or holidays. The technician prepares the operating room and patient for surgery, maintains sterile technique, supplies instruments and equipment during procedures, and supports post-procedure room cleanup and restocking. The position also includes documentation of items used or retrieved during procedures, safe handling of specimens, equipment operation, and participation in training, staff meetings, quality improvement, and a healthy work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Favorable result on a background check.
Basic computer skills.
Strong customer service skills and eagerness to learn and grow.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of practice.
Ability to manage stress while prioritizing multiple tasks.
Manual dexterity to handle instruments; emotional conscientiousness, orderliness, and stability for the operating-room environment.
Ability to adhere to a work schedule, stay organized, manage time effectively, and work cost-effectively.
Above-average organization skills and 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.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 lbs, and required visual and auditory acuity.

Nice To Haves

Two years of hospital main operating room experience.
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification.
Relevant background or experience in science, veterinary or dental technology, ophthalmic or optometry technology, as an LPN, or in in-office sterile procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of certification and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Scrub cases performed at the company and anticipate surgeons’ needs by ensuring equipment, medical gases, and supplies are 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.
Prepare operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments, checking equipment, labeling sterile solutions, and gathering supplies.
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 assist with counts of 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.
Clean and restock the operating room.
Perform technical functions under supervision to support safe operations.
Prepare, drape, and position patients for surgery; prepare cases according to the surgeon’s preference card and anticipate case needs.
Assist with orientation of new staff when needed.
Participate in developing a healthy work environment and perform other duties as assigned.