Surgical Technician (PRN) - Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown - Monday-Friday Schedule, 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 function of the operating room in accordance with applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards and company policies, helping nurses and surgeons deliver high-quality patient care. The position is PRN, typically 1–2 days per week, at the Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Shifts fall within the center’s Monday–Friday operating hours of 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; some shifts may start earlier or end later as needed. There are no late nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts. The technician prepares the operating room and patient for procedures, maintains sterile technique, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, assists with instruments and supplies, documents items and materials used during procedures, and helps transfer patients to the PACU when needed. The position also involves operating and caring for operating-room equipment, cleaning and restocking the room, participating in training and quality activities, and supporting a healthy work environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
- 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 stress while prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Manual dexterity to handle instruments; strong fine motor skills and full use of hands.
- Must be emotionally conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable in the operating-room environment.
- Ability to adhere to the 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 role’s physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 lbs.; frequent walking, sitting, and standing; bending, stooping, and reaching; and visual and auditory acuity.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of hospital main operating-room experience preferred.
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification or another Surgical Technician certification preferred.
- Experienced Surgical Technician highly preferred; 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 by having equipment, medical gases, and supplies ready.
- 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 as needed.
- Prepare the operating room 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 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 and perform 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 and anticipate case needs.
- Assist with orienting new staff when needed and actively contribute to 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
