Surgical Technologist

Bridgeview Eye Partners • Fort Wayne, IN

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist 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 requires a current Surgical Technology certification.

Requirements

• Current Surgical Technology certification.
• 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.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
• Support and fulfill the mission of the organization.
• Respond to organizational changes required to achieve strategic objectives.
• Provide appropriate, timely, and comprehensive quality service.
• Demonstrate knowledge of department specific infection control, disaster, and safety policies.
• Provide effective and appropriate communications with all persons served.
• Demonstrate listening skills, receive and deliver feedback, direction, and coaching in a respectful and professional manner.
• Provide and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Cultivate personal growth and development.
• Demonstrate initiative by seeking, or accepting new and additional responsibilities outside the realm of assigned duties.
• Maintain internal and external standards for continuing education and/or certification.
• Identify and maintain required knowledge and skill sets to deliver quality service.
• Support and maintain appropriate departmental goals.
• Use sound judgment in solving problems specific to work area.
• Demonstrate willingness to train new employees.
• Provide a safe, functional, supportive and effective environment for all patients, staff members and other individuals utilizing CLI facilities.
• Protect patients from harm and report risk management concerns.
• Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to work well under pressure/stressful situations in a fast paced environment.
• Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs from shoulder to overhead.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.
• The worker may be exposed to the following hazards: Blood borne pathogens, Communicable diseases, Chemicals, Steam, Pressurized cylinders, Sharp objects, Moving parts of equipment.

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).

Benefits

• 6.5 paid holidays per year
• Approximately 10 days of PTO in your first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• No nights, weekends, or holiday shifts
• Opportunities for growth and wage increases through company-paid certification programs
• Employee Career Development Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed