Surgical Technician

Commonwealth Eye Surgery•Lexington, KY

33d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and/or direction of the Registered Nurse or Surgicenter Administrator/Director performs various duties in the processing, treatment and care of surgical patients in accordance with the established methods and procedures of the facility.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Previous experience as a Surgical Technician required; two or more years preferred or a demonstrated ability to perform all the aforementioned job tasks and requirements.
BLS certification required.
Good oral / written communication skills.
Manual dexterity
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to lift and transfer patients
Maintain confidentiality
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Nice To Haves

Surgical technician training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Transports patients to and from various areas in the operating suite as is necessary.
Assists physician with surgical procedures including, but not limited to the passing of instruments.
Handles and cares for patients' personal property (including prosthetic devices, hearing aids, dentures, glasses, contact lenses, etc.) from admission to O.R. through discharge of the patient from O.R.
Collects tissue and other surgical specimens as requested.
Greets patients, employees, physicians or other inquiring parties in a cheerful and helpful manner.
Receives, cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes and stores various supplies and equipment used during surgical procedures.
Operates and maintains auto-clave and log books as required.
Keeps records of patient charges incurred during surgical procedure.
Responsible for stock and non-stock ordering of lens and all supplies.
Receives deliveries and stores appropriately incoming inventory, as well as excess supplies left at end of surgical day.
Cleans and maintains surgical instruments and special equipment.
Notifies Nurse Manager for repair of surgical instruments and special equipment as needed.
Sets up, positions and operates specialized operating room equipment including but not limited to – Phaco machine, Posterior Vitrectomy/Vitreo-retinal machine, Cryosurgical machine, Argon Endolaser, and Electrocautery machine.
Assists in preparing physicians preference list and procedure lists.
Helps maintain cleanliness of the operating room.
Answers telephone courteously, communicating all messages promptly.
Assists in Lasik suite when necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned and pertinent to the department.