Instrument Tech - Key Whitman Eye Center/Grapevine

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Grapevine, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is hiring an Instrument Tech for the Key Whitman Eye Center in Grapevine, TX. The role involves assisting physicians with surgical instrumentation, preparing rooms, and ensuring sterile instrument processing throughout intraoperative and postoperative phases.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and current BLS certification, excellent communication, and EMR skills, and be able to work on-site with a detail-oriented, patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Follows safety and sterility procedures in the OR.
• Maintains accurate records and logs as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with instrumentation during surgical procedures.
• Prepare the room with instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
• Complete counts for instruments, sponges and needles and report discrepancies.
• Sterilize, clean and process instruments and maintain logs.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Instrument Tech - Key Whitman Eye Center/Grapevine

Requisition Number: INSTR041356

• Posted : September 2, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

KW Lonestar ASC
Grapevine, TX 76051, USA

Description

Key-Whitman Eye Center/Grapevine

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Perform technical responsibilities relative to assisting physicians with the instrumentation of surgical intervention. Monitors PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.
• Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulation Nurse and surgeon and/ or corrects immediately.
• Maintains accurate and required sterilization logs and documentation in accordance with facility policies.
• Checks all equipment/ instruments needed, prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.
• Protects patient’s sensitivities and right to privacy; closely observes patient with minimal disturbance.
• Is responsible for care of instruments/ equipment during intra/postoperative phase, including cleaning and processing of instruments.
• Responsible for reviewing the daily surgical schedule and pulling the appropriate intraocular lenses for each schedule case.
• Follows written procedures for steam sterilization; knows responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and biological monitoring.
• Regularly collaborates with other members of the nursing team to maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will cross train to multiple areas in the ASC such as Surgical Tech and other assigned duties within scope of practice.
• Assist DON with Life Safety Logs as needed
• Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of assigned case and instruments and/ or lenses to be pulled for the procedure.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements and follows DFUs and AAAHC standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains availability to stay for the duration of surgical days and be available on non-surgical days
• Attends any mandatory staff meetings for department.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Minimum High School or equivalent.
• Current BLS Certification and must maintain certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.
• Create and provide a positive, accountable and inspired work environment.
• Well organized and attentive to detail.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!
  

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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