Ophthalmic OR Technician — Surgical Support Pro

Socket.dev; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Matching 401(k)

Employee discount

Wellness program

Paid vacation & holidays

Uniform allowance

Training/advancement opportunities

Job summary

Eye Health America, the Eye Associates affiliate, is seeking a diligent surgical assistant to support the surgeon and nurse in outpatient ophthalmology procedures. You will help prepare the operating room, maintain aseptic technique, and pass instruments to the team, ensuring patient safety and efficiency.

One or more years in the OR are required; certification is a plus. Overtime may be required, and full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• One or more years of related work experience in the operating room is required.
• Certification is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing the operating room for the planned procedure.
• Assists with maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies.
• Sets up sterile operating field with instruments and supplies necessary for that procedure; arranges instruments, sutures, drapes, and supplies per AORN standards.
• Observes strict aseptic technique throughout the entire procedure and report break-in technique to the circulating nurse and the surgeon.
• Passes instruments, supplies, and sutures to the surgeon and assistants as needed and in such a manner so that their attention is not diverted from the operative field.
• Sees that all instruments, needles, sponges, and other supplies are removed from the operative field.

Job description

Eye Health America, the Eye Associates affiliate, is seeking a diligent surgical assistant to support the surgeon and nurse in outpatient ophthalmology procedures. You will help prepare the operating room, maintain aseptic technique, and pass instruments to the team, ensuring patient safety and efficiency.

One or more years in the OR are required; certification is a plus. Overtime may be required, and full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement plan options.