Ophthalmic OR Surgical Technologist (PRN)

Panorama Eyecare; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accruals

Medical and dental insurance

Optical allowance

Routine eye care

Disability insurance

Educational allowance

Paid holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

Panorama Eyecare in Cheyenne, WY is seeking a PRN Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will assist with patient positioning, instrument setup, sterile field maintenance, and intraoperative instrument passing under the nurse direction, following ASC protocols and AORN guidelines.

The role emphasizes high standards of infection control, attention to detail, and ongoing education; compensation varies by certification status and shifts run 6–10 hours, 10 hours weekly average.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or equivalent.
• Completed Training from a Surgical Technologist Program, either accredited or hospital based.
• Surgical Technologist license is highly preferred.
• COA certified preferred.
• BLS required within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides a high level of customer service in a compassionate, caring manner.
• Assists with properly positioning patients for comfort and safety as needed.
• Assures that proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedures.
• Ensures that equipment is functioning properly.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves themselves according to AORN guidelines.
• Sets up sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for procedure and anticipates surgeon’s needs.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator per ASC Protocol.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon per AORN guidelines.
• Drapes the sterile field.
• Passes instruments, etc., to surgeons during procedure per ASC Protocol.
• Maintains highest standard of care for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials
• Assists with stocking supplies in the OR’s, Sterile Storage, Sterilization Area and Decontamination areas.
• Assists Materials Management Coordinator on a routine basis and helps cover when needed.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Sterilizes instruments according to ASC Policies and Procedures, along with instructions for use.
• Assists other members of the OR team with cleaning of rooms.
• Assists in prepping the room for the next patient, including facilitating the changing of anesthesia equipment.
• Seeks out continuing education opportunities and takes responsibility and initiative to complete.
• Identifies actual and potential risks to patients and others, and takes action to minimize/eliminate risks and maximize safety.
• Awareness of correct procedures in case of an emergency, and locations of emergency call system.
• Updates physician Preference cards as needed.
• Monitors use of supplies and inventory, and communicates appropriately.
• Adheres to ASC Infection Control Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Ophthalmic procedures knowledge

Sterile technique

Instrument handling and sterilization

Cleaning and preparing instruments

Attention to detail

Professional attitude

Customer service

Education

High School graduation or equivalent

Surgical Technologist program training

Surgical Technologist license

COA certification

BLS within 3 months

Certification preferred

Job description

Panorama Eyecare in Cheyenne, WY is seeking a PRN Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will assist with patient positioning, instrument setup, sterile field maintenance, and intraoperative instrument passing under the nurse direction, following ASC protocols and AORN guidelines.

The role emphasizes high standards of infection control, attention to detail, and ongoing education; compensation varies by certification status and shifts run 6–10 hours, 10 hours weekly average.