Certified or Non-Certified Surgical Technician

Ascend Vision Partners; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Vision Partners in Orlando, FL is hiring a certified or non-certified Surgical Technician for a full-time role at Lakeside Surgery Center. You will support ophthalmology procedures by preparing rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting surgeons and nurses, ensuring a sterile environment and safe patient care.

You will participate in patient preparation, instrument handling, and post-procedure duties, contributing to a patient-centered, high-quality ambulatory surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of operating room experience preferred.
• Certification as a surgical technician or technologist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for surgery and ensure a sterile environment.
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assist with patient preparation and positioning for procedures.
• Assist with patient transport to and from the operating room.
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and assistants during procedures.
• Assist in inventory management and restock the room after procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of procedures and supplies.
• Monitor operating room conditions and support direct patient care to ensure safety.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Sterile technique

Aseptic practice

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2+ years OR experience

Job description

Description: Our Mission is to deliver quality, accessible and patient-centered eye care.

Consider joining Lakeside Surgery Center/Ascend Vision Partners as a certified or non-certified full time (FT) surgical technician. We are a four (4) room ambulatory surgery center specializing in ophthalmology surgical procedures.

Team members are hired to deliver quality, accessible and patient-centered eye care. By offering both primary and specialized services, we are committed to making premier vision care available, timely, and convenient for every private, government and value-based care customer. Through collaboration, education, and cutting-edge treatments, we partner with our customers to achieve optimal outcomes. We are passionate about driving a culture of integrity, respect, and a relentless pursuit of building the premier team in vision care.

The Surgical Technician (certified or non-certified) assists the surgical center in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. The technician assists the surgeons and nurses during surgical procedures by preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, and handling instruments. In addition, the technician plays a vital role in maintaining a sterile environment, ensuring smooth flow of surgical operations and in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.

Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities

• Fosters a positive and successful working environment, creating partnership with team members, leadership, and providers.
• Prepares the operating room for surgery by setting up equipment and ensuring a sterile environment.
• Sterilizes and maintains surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepares patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites, positioning them on the operating table, and covering them with sterile drapes.
• Assists with patient transport to and from the operating room.
• Applies dressings and bandages after surgery.
• Passes instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgical assistants.
• Assists in inventory management and restocks room after procedure.
• Maintains accurate records of surgical procedures and supplies.
• Monitors and assesses operating room conditions.
• Participates in direct patient care including maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of up-to-date surgical technology, medical terminology and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to create and maintain a sterile field.
• Knowledge of principles of aseptic practice in varying situations.
• Knowledge of safe care and handling of instrumentation.
• Knowledge of sterile processing standards and practices.

Education And Experience Required

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of operating room experience as a surgical technician/technologist.

Licensure, Certification Or Registration Required

• Certification as a surgical technician
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)