Surgical Technician (PRN) - Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown - Monday-Friday Schedule, No Weekends!
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 function of the operating room in accordance with applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards, as well as company policies and procedures, and helps deliver a high standard of patient care. This is a PRN position for approximately 1–2 days per week. Shifts fall within the center’s Monday–Friday operating hours of 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., although work may occasionally begin 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, anticipates the needs of the surgeon, handles instruments and supplies, maintains intraoperative records, operates and cares for operating-room equipment, and assists with patient transfer, room cleaning, and restocking. The role also includes compliance with ethical, legal, and HIPAA requirements; participation in staff meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement; and support for new-staff orientation when needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required.
- Favorable background-check result 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.
- Emotional conscientiousness, orderliness, and stability for the 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.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of hospital main operating room experience preferred.
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or other 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 for the types of cases performed at the company.
- Anticipate surgeons’ needs and ensure equipment, medical gases, and supplies are available for procedures.
- Participate in continuing education, 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.
- Set up the operating room, check that equipment works properly, label sterile solutions, and gather supplies and equipment.
- Maintain records of medications used intraoperatively, specimens retrieved, tissue implanted, implants, and liquids or chemicals on the field.
- Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgical assistants; may hold retractors, cut suture, and help count sponges, needles, or blades.
- 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.
- Prep, drape, and position patients for surgery.
- Prepare for cases according to the surgeon’s preference card, gather required supplies, and anticipate case needs.
- Assist with orientation of new staff when needed.
- Contribute to the development of 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
