Certified Surgical Technician
Certified Surgical Technician
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Dulaney Eye Institute is searching for an enthusiastic patient focused Full Time CertifiedSurgical Technician for our Towson Md. office. Great work hours no nights no weekends no major holidays a robust benefits package a team oriented working environment where you are seen heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities
Since March of 1995 Dulaney Eye Institute (DEI) has been meeting the needs of both patients and physicians. DEI offers stateoftheart equipment along with highly qualified experienced and welleducated personnel. Our staff is committed to providing personalized patient care addressing the unique needs of each patient in a safe and comfortable setting and they all contribute directly to the growth and success of our practice. All of us at Dulaney Eye Institute take pride in being a member of this incredible team. We strongly believe that the manner in which our patients and customers are treated by our staff is as important as the services provided by the doctors.
All of us at Dulaney Eye Institute are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all. It isnt speaking the words but starts with a culture of caring listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities. For more information please visit our webpage at www.dulaneyeye.
TheSurgical Technician is responsible for assisting with the implementation of quality perioperative nursing care and cooperates as a team member with other members of the perioperative system as well as those within the medical and administrative systems. Participates as a member of the perioperative nursing staff in planning policy formation and decision making as it relates to the operating room.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists with the safe transportation of patients to an individual Operating Suite.
- Assists with patient positioning in accordance with established standards.
- Assures patient safety/privacy.
- Consistently performs all scrub duties with efficiency and speed.
- Responsible for verifying sterility of all supplies prior to use on the surgical field.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining a sterile field.
- Responsible for all surgical counts according to Center policy in conjunction with the circulating nurse.
- Anticipates surgeons needs for instrumentation suture sponges and other supplies according to technique procedure and other special requirements.
- Assists with the maintenance and care of surgical specimens under the direction of the circulating nurse according to established Center policy.
- Assists in the care/maintenance of all equipment instruments and supplies.
- Assists with maintaining and updating physician preference cards.
- Assists with case supply selection for next days surgical schedule.
- Keeps the circulating nurse informed of case progress.
- Assists with room turnover.
- Evaluates the quality and costeffectiveness of supplies equipment and services within the goals of the Center.
- Serves as public relations liaison for the Center with patients physicians and business representatives in the clinical areas.
- Participates in appropriate meetings and committees.
- Participates and supports research and improvement studies that can make meaningful contributions to the quality and economy of nursing services.
- Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program.
- Participates in adverse incident reporting program.
- Performs daily biological testing of each autoclave.
- Maintains accurate logs of each biological test
- Accepts deliveries from outside vendors as needed.
Qualifications
- High School Graduate or GED
- One 1 year Clinical experience in the perioperative setting preferably in an ambulatory surgical setting
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist training program preferred
- CORT preferred
- BLS competent
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ability to work as a team player.
- Excellent math skills that allow for precise work (basic algebraic equations and monetary calculations).
- Strong organization and problem solving skills proficient with Microsoft applications
The compensation range for this position is $24.00 to $30.00 dependent upon experience relative to the position and whether or not you are certified.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
