OR Tech

Eye-Associates-of-New-Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

BLS and ACLS training on-site

PTO

8 holidays

Medical and Dental

Vision benefits

Education assistance

401(k) and Roth

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

The Albuquerque Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center is seeking an Operating Room Technician (Ophthalmology) for full-time, on-site work in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves preparing the OR, coordinating supplies, and supporting surgeons during ophthalmology procedures.

Requirements include high school plus specialized OR training, 1–3 years’ experience preferred, 35 wpm typing, and BLS certification (training provided). AAESC offers on-site training, PTO, & benefits.

Qualifications

• High school plus specialization, short-term training in the operating room setting.
• Prefer certification in scrubbing.
• One to three years’ experience preferred.
• Typing skills of at least 35 words per minute are desirable.
• BLS certification required (training provided and paid for).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates general knowledge in ophthalmology and assists in planning and preparing the operating room.
• Anticipates surgeons’ needs and gathers supplies during procedures.
• Review preference cards and assist with room turnover and instrument handling.
• Maintain aseptic technique and ensure sterile procedures are followed.
• Maintain instrument counts and sign documentation.
• Decontaminate instruments and autoclave trays as required.
• Assist in orientation of new staff and support team as needed.

Skills

BLS certification

Typing 35 wpm

OR experience (1–3 years)

Education

High school diploma + OR training

Tools

Scrubbing certification

Job description

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OR Tech

No Weekends, No Holidays and No On-Call.

The Albuquerque Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center (AAESC) is currently looking to fill the following position:

Position: Operating Room (OR) Technician (Ophthalmology)

Job Status: Full-Time(4-10hr shifts)

Location: On-Site

Job Duties of an Operating Room Surgical Technician May Include:

• Demonstrates general knowledge in the ophthalmology specialty and assists in planning and preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure.
• Evaluate and coordinate activities during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeons’ needs and necessary supplies.
• Review preference cards, gathers instruments, supplies and equipment, and assists with room turnover.
• Assists the surgeon with various types of surgical procedures by maintaining current knowledge of various procedures and supplies.
• Adhere to proper surgical procedures of aseptic technique and safety in the use of instruments and equipment, while assuring the surgical team also adheres to the principles of sterile techniques.
• Maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments (when appropriate) and signs documentation.
• Decontaminates instruments and autoclaves instrument trays as required.
• Maintains current knowledge of anatomy and physiology and identifies medications and solutions used intraoperatively by labeling them appropriately.
• Ensures that specimens are correctly handled and routed to the proper source and initials documentation.
• Keeps circulating nurse informed and abreast of situations changing in the procedure.
• Removes instruments and supplies for OR and the end of the case. Appropriately disposes of drapes and sharps.
• Ensures that OR’s are stocked and that excess sterile items or equipment are removed and appropriately stored
• Assists in orientation of new staff and serves as a resource person and clinical expert.
• Complies with sterilization, infection, safety, and AAESC policies. Participates in the AAESC Quality program and monitoring.
• Coordinates and maintains supplies. Cleans and stores equipment. Processes broken equipment as directed.
• The annual completion of assigned Learning Management System (LMS) courses is mandatory. Any individual who has not completed their assigned training prior to November 30th of each year may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Skills/ Requirements for an OR Surgical Tech:

• High school plus specialization, short-term training in the operating room setting. Prefer certification in scrubbing.
• One to three years’ experience preferred. Receives on the job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.
• Typing skills of at least 35 words per minute are desirable.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (training provided and paid for by company).

The Albuquerque Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center is a joint venture out-patient ophthalmology surgery center designed to provide quality care to the community.

We provide a gamut of Ophthalmology services:

• Cataracts
• Oculoplastics
• Cornea
• Retina

Our staff is comprised of nurses, surgical scrub technicians, and nursing assistants who work side by side with surgeons and anesthesia providers in planning, facilitating and evaluating surgical care to patients.

We are currently looking for motivated individuals to work in our four (4) Operating Rooms and PreOp/ PACU areas. We are a fast-paced environment providing care to over 1,000 patients per month. We are a fun, talented, results driven, team-oriented group.

What we offer:

• On the job training
• BLS and ACLS training on-site
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Eight (8) company paid holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve!)
• Medical and Dental
• Generous Vision benefits for you and your dependents
• Education Assistance Program
• 401(k) and Roth Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, and more!

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. AAESC is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer.