Surgical Technician Hospital

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s 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. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. Company: Eye Surgery Center of New Albany Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance ~Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays ~ Optical Education Reimbursement ~ Full Time Our office is open Monday-Friday 6:30am-5pm. No late nights, weekends or on-call shifts! Basic computer skills Applicants with the following backgrounds/experience and interest in working in an operating room environment are encouraged to apply as training will be provided: science majors, veterinarian or dental technicians, ophthalmic/optometry technicians, LPNs, in-office sterile procedures 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. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff. Job Knowledge/ Responsibilities – Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification. 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.Assists in orientation of new staff when 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. 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. 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. Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred LANGUAGE SKILLS/COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word Printer, copier, telephone, and fax Occasionally be able to pull/ lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including operating rooms, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc. If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.   All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #