Surgical Technician - PRN
Surgical Technician - PRN
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Title:Surgical Technician - PRN
Company:Vision Correction Center
Location:Tuscaloosa AL
Hours:
- PRN
- Our hours are Monday-Thursday 6:30am-1:00pm. Your shift will fall within these hours.
- You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.
- No late nights weekends or on-call shifts!
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or other Surgical Technician certifications preferred
- Experienced Surgical Technician is highly preferred. We will consider training someone with a strong LPN Medical Assistant or COA background.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
- Favorable result on background check required
- Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States
Company: Vision Correction Center
Job Title: Surgical Technician
Department:Operating Room
Reports To:ASC Administrator
Location: Tuscaloosa AL
SUMMARY
Assists 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
- Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations.
- 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.
- Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed staff meetings and Q.A.P.I. program.
- 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 labeling 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 disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Operates sterilizer lights suction and other Operating Room equipment and 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.
- Preps drapes and positions the patient for surgery.
- Prepares for case according to Surgeons preference card.
- Gathers supplies needed and anticipates needs for case.
- Assists in orientation of new staff when needed.
- Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to prioritize plan and implement patient care within the scope of their practice.
- Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Needs manual dexterity to handle instruments.
- Must be emotionally conscientious orderly and emotionally stable to handle the OR environment.
- Has the ability to adhere to work schedule be organized manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
- Above average organization skills.
- Able to effectively work within a team.
- Above average communication skills: verbal and written.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required
- Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
- To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook
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.
If you need assistance with this application please contact . Please do not contact the office directly only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
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 veteran or disability status.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Gig
