Ophthalmic Surgical Technician

Socket.dev; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson Eye, an affiliate of Eye Health America, seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgeon and nurse during ophthalmic procedures at our Greenville center.

You will prepare the operating room, maintain supplies, and ensure aseptic technique throughout procedures, with overtime possible. This role supports high-quality patient care in a growing multi-specialty ophthalmology practice.

Qualifications

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

Aseptic technique

Assist surgeons

Communication

Education

Surgical Technologist certification

Job description

Clemson Eye, an affiliate of Eye Health America, seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgeon and nurse during ophthalmic procedures at our Greenville center.

You will prepare the operating room, maintain supplies, and ensure aseptic technique throughout procedures, with overtime possible. This role supports high-quality patient care in a growing multi-specialty ophthalmology practice.