Ophthalmology Surgical Tech – Growth & Sign-On Bonus

Eye Health America; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Matching 401(k)

Employee Discount

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Uniform Allowance

Training/Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Eye Health America, including its Clemson Eye affiliate in South Carolina, seeks a Surgical Technician to support surgeons and nurses during procedures. Prior surgical experience is required, and a Surgical Technologist certification is preferred. Overtime may be required.

Compensation includes sign-on bonuses and career advancement opportunities within a network of eye care practices across the Southeast.

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 experience

Surgical technologist certification

Education

Surgical technician program

Job description

Eye Health America, including its Clemson Eye affiliate in South Carolina, seeks a Surgical Technician to support surgeons and nurses during procedures. Prior surgical experience is required, and a Surgical Technologist certification is preferred. Overtime may be required.

Compensation includes sign-on bonuses and career advancement opportunities within a network of eye care practices across the Southeast.