Certified Surgical Technologist - CST required, No evenings, no weekends, no call!
Certified Surgical Technologist - CST required, No evenings, no weekends, no call!
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EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis Missouri over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information visit.
Job Title:Surgical Technician
Department:OR
Supervisor Title:Charge Nurse
SUMMARY
Ability to assist in surgical operations under the supervision of Surgeons Registered Nurses and Surgical Assistants. Assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal State and accreditation standards and company policies and procedures. Assists the Nurses and Surgeons in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification.
- Ability to scrub all types of cases performed at the company.
- Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and has equipment medical gases and supplies readily available for all procedures.
- Has the ability to adhere to work schedule be organized manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
- Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed staff meetings and Q.A.P.I. program.
- Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
- Assists in orientation of new staff when needed.
- Knowledge of central and sterile supply department.
- Opens all sterile packs according to sterile technique and prepares instruments as needed.
- Helps prepare operating room by setting up surgical instruments; ensuring equipment works properly labels sterile solutions.
- Helps gather supplies and equipment in the room.
- Maintains record on field of medication used intra-operatively specimens retrieved tissue implanted implants liquids or chemicals on field.
- Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgical assistants.
- May hold retractors cut suture help count sponges needles or blades if applicable.
- Prepares cares for and dispose specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Ability to operate sterilizer lights suction and other operating room equipment/ diagnostic equipment.
- Assists in patient transfer to PACU if needed. Helps clean and restock operating room.
- Assists with any technical function under supervision of system to carry out a safe operation.
- Ability to prep drape and position the patient for surgery.
- Prepares for case according to surgeons preference card.
- Gathers supplies needed and anticipates needs for case.
- Needs manual dexterity to handle instruments.
- Must be emotionally conscientious orderly and emotionally stable to handle the OR environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability prioritize plan and implement patient care within the scope of their practice.
- Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Above average organization skills.
- Able to effectively work within a team.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Required: High School diploma or GED
- Minimum Required: Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
- Minimum Required: Certification as a Surgical Technician preferred
- Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) required
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook
LOCATION
- This position is located in Norfolk VA
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%) sitting (50%) and standing (50%) with regular bending stooping and reaching (2550%). Employees must be able to lift carry push and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential as the role demands constant grasping writing/typing and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuityincluding color depth peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focusis required100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
Perks:
- Full Benefits Package - Medical Vision Dental and Life Insurance
- 401k Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- Competitive Base Pay
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EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status.
Please do not contact the office directly only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
Employment Type
Full Time
