Surgical Technician

Bridgeview Eye Partners•Fort Wayne, IN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for difference makers to join our growing Ambulatory Surgery Center Team! The Surgical Scrub Technician assists the surgeon and nursing staff in rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the surgical center in accordance with established guidelines. This role offers work/life balance with NO nights, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current certification in Cardiac Life Support is required.
Completion of Surgical Technician training program and minimum of one year related work experience in operating room is required.
Current Surgical Technology certification.

Nice To Haves

Membership in surgical specialty society encouraged.
Obtaining certification in optometric/ophthalmic field is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating room, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled; and check to ensure equipment is in working order.
Assist surgeon and surgical staff during procedure by passing sterile instruments, supplies, sutures as needed and in such a manner so that their attention is not diverted from the operative field.
Observe strict aseptic technique throughout the entire procedure and reports breaks in technique to the circulating nurse and surgeon.
Isolate soiled or contaminated instruments and supplies to minimize the spread of infection.
Receive specimen and prepare it for laboratory.
Clean and restocking operating room following each procedure.
Maintain inventory of surgical supplies.
Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the Director of Nursing and Doctor(s).