Certified Surgical Technician (PRN)

Eye Associates of Winchester; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights or weekends

Paid uniforms

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Referral bonus opportunities

Discount on designer eyewear

Paid certified accreditation program

Job summary

Eye Associates of Winchester seeks a Certified Surgical Technician to support OR operations, maintain sterile technique, and assist surgeons and nurses in delivering high-quality patient care.

Requirements include High School diploma or GED, BLS certification, and prior OR experience; HIPAA training, strong communication, empathy and attention to detail are essential. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Empathetic personality with attention to patient needs.
• Ability to work as a team and uphold standards.
• Excellent judgment, dependability and diligence.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems as needed.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique.
• Prepare sterile supplies and assist with turnover.
• Assist surgeons and nurses in procuring instruments and equipment.
• Ensure equipment functionality and report malfunctions.
• Follow counts and safety protocols during procedures.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Judgment

Integrity

Attention to detail

Patient service orientation

Professionalism

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification

Certification as a surgical technician

Job description

Description

A Certified Surgical Technician assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state, and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Assists the nurses and physicians in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.

What You’ll Do

• Capable of trouble shooting equipment problems.
• Verbalizes knowledge of risks and complications.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair.
• Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference.
• Selects equipment and supplies in an organized, cost effective and timely manner.
• Assures all equipment is functioning before use and removes any malfunctioning equipment.
• Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
• Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times.
• Keeps surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked.
• Follows established policies and procedures for surgical counts.
• Initiates corrective actions when surgical counts are incorrect.
• Demonstrates ability to create and maintain a sterile field.
• Uses principles of aseptic practice in varying situations.
• Initiates corrective action when breaks in technique occur.
• Wears appropriate attire in restricted area.
• Adheres to recommended traffic patterns.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the safe care and handling of instrumentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile processing standards and practices.
• Assists with inventory management.
• Assists with OR turnover, and preparation of sterile supplies (e.g. opening, case pulling).
• Listens respectfully, gives feedback directly, honestly and talks with others to clarify differences.
• Utilizes translation services when needed.
• Utilizes appropriate services when needed to communicate with employees and patients with speech and hearing disorders.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, their family, and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates a willingness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environment.
• Understands, verbalizes and participates in the quality improvement process.
• Supports initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.
• Identifies and reports suspected child, spousal/partner, and elder abuse per protocol.

Requirements

What You Bring

Training and understanding of HIPAA requirements and the importance of maintaining patient

confidentiality.

Strong communication and out-going, positive interpersonal skills

Empathetic personality with attention to patient’s needs

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to work as a team member and uphold organizational standards and values

Excellent judgment, dependability, and diligence

Demonstrated high ethical standards and integrity

Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality

Customer and patient service orientation: prompt response to patient needs and ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations with tact, empathy, and diplomacy

Professionalism: displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, does not instigate, or participate in office gossip or negativity, keeps commitments, dresses appropriately, and is well-groomed

High School diploma or GED

Operating room experience required.

Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience desired.

Current BLS certification required.

Certification as a surgical technician or proof of equivalent training.

Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for Ambulatory Surgery Centers only)

Benefits & Perks

We’ve got you covered in more ways than one! As a full-time employee, you receive medical, dental, vision, a 401k plan, long-term disability, and life insurance. Pay is determined based on qualifications and experience. You will also get:

• No nights or weekends = work/life balance
• Paid uniforms
• Paid vacation and holidays (+ two floating holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Discount on designer eyewear
• Paid certified accreditation program

Physical Requirements:

• Exerting up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity including viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, interpretation, etc.
• Must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods of time.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Executes tasks independently.
• Learns and memorizes tasks.
• Maintains concentration/focus on tasks.
• Performs task in a demanding environment requiring multi-task and prioritize work.
• Must be comfortable working and interacting with large groups of people daily.

Compliance training and testing is required annually and as needed.

Atlantic Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.