Ophthalmic Surgical Tech — OR Prep & Support

Eye Health America; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Employee Discount

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Uniform Allowance

Training/Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Eye Health America, Clemson Eye affiliate, is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and nurse in rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the center.

Overtime may be required. The role involves preparing the operating room, maintaining supplies, setting up sterile fields, observing aseptic technique, passing instruments, and ensuring all instruments are accounted for during procedures.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist certification preferred, but not required.
• At least one year of surgical experience or completion of a formal surgical technician program required.

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.

Skills

Surgical Technologist certification

Surgical experience

Job description

Eye Health America, Clemson Eye affiliate, is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and nurse in rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the center.

Overtime may be required. The role involves preparing the operating room, maintaining supplies, setting up sterile fields, observing aseptic technique, passing instruments, and ensuring all instruments are accounted for during procedures.