Surgical Technician OR Full Time - Ophthalmology

Surgery Partners•San Francisco, CA

10d

About The Position

Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. They are members of operating room teams, which commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. The role prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation, helps establish the sterile field, supports patient preparation and positioning, and provides instruments and supplies during procedures. It also includes post-procedure patient transfers, room cleaning and restocking, inventory support, and sterilization-related work. Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lit, well-ventilated environments. They may stand for long periods, must remain alert during operations, and may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. Responsibilities and working conditions may change as organizational needs evolve.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program, completion of an appropriate Armed Forces surgical technologist training program, completion of relevant duties related to federal government employment, or equivalent training or experience.
Must be certified in Basic Life Support.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients in the center.
Demonstrate the ability to use recognized channels of communication.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.
Ability to stand for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and by telephone.
Ability to use a computer keyboard and view a computer monitor.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 1–2 years of clinical experience in an operating room setting; may accept 0–2 years of clinical experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
Set up the operating room and sterile field, including instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
Follow state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients.
Perform pre-procedure preparations of the patient's skin and body.
Complete a safety check of appropriate equipment and supplies before procedures.
Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment and confirm it is functioning properly.
May assist with patient preparation, transport to the procedure room, and positioning on the procedure table.
Drape patients with surgical drapes according to the procedure being performed.
Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
Retract, cut sutures, and perform other functions under the supervising physician's direction.
Participate in counts of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments as appropriate to the procedure.
Help prepare specimens and assist with their disposition.
Apply dressings.
Assist with transferring patients from the procedure bed to a stretcher after procedures.
Clean and restock the procedure room.
Pull supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures.
Assist with physician preference cards and inventory management.
Assist with decontamination and cleaning, sterilization, and quality testing related to sterilization and high-level disinfection.
Perform other duties as assigned.