Eye/Ophthalmic Surgical Tech — Training Available

ADP, Inc.; Terryville (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Jefferson ASC in Port Jefferson Station, NY, is seeking an Eye Surgical Tech or CST graduate for a full-time position. The role involves collaborating with the health care team to provide safe patient care throughout the surgical experience and preparing sterile supplies and instruments for procedures.

Training is available for the right candidate; familiarity with sterile technique, instrument handling, HIPAA privacy, and cost-conscious prep are valued.

Qualifications

• Eye Surgical Tech or CST graduate.
• Willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Possesses abilities to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team to provide safe care to the patient throughout his surgical experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the ability to plan, prepare and assemble the proper sterile supplies & instruments for planned procedure.
• Possesses skills and knowledge in the proper handling of sterile surgical instruments and supplies while securing a sterile field.
• Possesses skills and knowledge in the proper handling of contaminated articles used during surgery, to mitigate occupational exposure to self and others.
• Possesses the required knowledge of surgical instrumentation names, uses and applications.
• Prepares operating / procedure rooms with specific equipment, sterile instruments and supplies based on physician preferences and the accumulative knowledge based on experiences to optimize work flow, efficiencies and cost containment strategies.
• Understands and anticipates expected procedure course of events and prepares for and responds with expediency.
• Protects patient privacy during direct patient contact and abides to HIPAA standards upholding the privacy and security of PHI and ePHI.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Skills

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Certified CST program graduate

Job description

Port Jefferson ASC in Port Jefferson Station, NY, is seeking an Eye Surgical Tech or CST graduate for a full-time position. The role involves collaborating with the health care team to provide safe patient care throughout the surgical experience and preparing sterile supplies and instruments for procedures.

Training is available for the right candidate; familiarity with sterile technique, instrument handling, HIPAA privacy, and cost-conscious prep are valued.