Surgical Technician - PRN

Eye Care Partners•New Albany, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eye Surgery Center of New Albany, part of EyeCare Partners, is hiring a PRN Scrub Technician / Surgical Technician in New Albany, Indiana. Applicants with relevant backgrounds or an interest in operating room work are encouraged to apply; training will be provided. Examples include science majors, veterinary or dental technicians, ophthalmic or optometry technicians, LPNs, and people with experience in in-office sterile procedures. Shifts fall within the surgery center’s Monday–Friday operating hours of 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; some flexibility to work a little earlier or later may be needed. There are no late nights, weekends, on-call shifts, or holidays. Under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and surgical assistants, the technician assists with surgical operations and the daily organization and function of the operating room. The role supports safe procedures and patient care in accordance with applicable standards, company policies, and procedures. Duties include preparing the operating room, instruments, supplies, equipment, and patients; assisting during procedures; maintaining required records; and cleaning and restocking the room. The technician may also assist with patient transfers to the post-anesthesia care unit and with orienting new staff. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, Basic Life Support certification, and the ability to work effectively in an operating room team. Two years of hospital main operating room experience and Certified Surgical Technician certification are preferred. The role involves frequent walking, sitting, and standing, regular bending, stooping, and reaching, lifting and moving items up to 25 pounds, and continual use of fine motor skills, hands, vision, and hearing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Favorable result on a background check.
Basic computer skills.
Strong customer service skills and enthusiasm for learning and growth.
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.
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 cost-effectively.
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.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds; frequent walking, sitting, and standing; regular bending, stooping, and reaching; fine motor use of the hands; and visual and auditory acuity.

Nice To Haves

Two years of hospital main operating room experience.
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification.
Background or experience in a science major, veterinary or dental technology, ophthalmic or optometry technology, LPN work, or in-office sterile procedures; training will be provided.

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 surgeons’ needs for equipment, medical gases, and supplies.
Participate in continuing education and in-service training, staff meetings, and the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program.
Open sterile packs using sterile technique and prepare instruments as needed.
Prepare the operating room by setting up instruments, checking that equipment works properly, 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; help hold retractors, cut sutures, and 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 the post-anesthesia care unit when needed.
Clean and restock the operating room.
Assist with technical functions under supervision to support safe operations.
Prepare, drape, and position patients for surgery.
Prepare for cases according to the surgeon’s preference card, gather needed supplies, and anticipate case needs.
Assist with orientation of new staff when needed.
Actively participate in developing a healthy work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.