Ophthalmic Surgical Technician

MEP Health; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for our Eye Surgery Center to support ophthalmic procedures by preparing the OR and maintaining a sterile field. You will assist surgeons with specialized instruments and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care.

Maintain strict infection control practices and complete required documentation according to established standards, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in surgical technology practices and sterile technique.
• Strong infection control awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to assist during ophthalmic procedures with specialized tools.
• Team-oriented communication and patient safety focus.
• Comfort with documentation and adherence to clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare OR spaces for ophthalmic procedures.
• Maintain sterile fields throughout surgery.
• Assist surgeons with specialized ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to support safe, efficient care.
• Follow infection prevention protocols and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Surgical tech

Infection control

Ophthalmic instruments

Team communication

Documentation standards

Job description

Surgical Technologist (Eye Surgery Center)

Support ophthalmic procedures by preparing the operating room and maintaining a sterile field. Assist surgeons during eye surgeries by providing specialized instruments and equipment, and ensure effective coordination within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered care.

Maintain strict infection control practices and complete required documentation according to established standards.

Key Duties

• Set up and prepare OR spaces for ophthalmic procedures
• Maintain sterile fields throughout surgery
• Assist surgeons with specialized ophthalmic instruments and equipment
• Collaborate with the surgical team to support safe, efficient care
• Follow infection prevention protocols and ensure accurate documentation

Qualifications/skills

• Proficiency in surgical technology practices and sterile technique
• Strong infection control awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to assist during ophthalmic procedures with specialized tools
• Team-oriented communication and patient safety focus
• Comfort with documentation and adherence to clinical standards