Certified or Non-Certified Surgical Technician

Ascend Vision; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Surgery Center/Ascend Vision Partners is seeking a full-time Surgical Technician (certified or non-certified) to support our ophthalmology ambulatory surgery center. You will prepare ORs, sterilize instruments, and assist surgeons and nurses during procedures to ensure a sterile, efficient environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with OR experience and a current BLS.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as surgical technician preferred or required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for surgery including equipment setup and sterile environment.
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare patients for surgery (disinfect incision sites, position on table, drape with sterile coverings).
• Assist with patient transport to and from the operating room.
• Support surgeons and assistants by passing instruments and supplies.
• Maintain inventory and re-stock room after procedures.
• Keep accurate records of procedures and supplies.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterile field maintenance

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification as a surgical technician

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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.

Requirements

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)