Part-Time Surgical Tech (Non-Certified)

Whitewater Eye Centers LLC; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitewater Eye Centers LLC is seeking a Surgical Tech to support our eye surgery operations. The role focuses on instrument handling, cleaning, sterilization, and prep for procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and experience with aseptic techniques, sterilization, and instrument assembly. Strong teamwork and communication are essential to ensure patient safety and smooth surgeries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with surgical instruments and sterile processing preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure in a surgical environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented and cooperative in a surgery center.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, checks, and maintains surgical instruments; decontaminates and packages according to protocols.
• Assembles instrument trays and implant systems; prioritizes instrument processing.
• Uses standard precautions; decontaminates and segregates reusable items.
• Washes instruments; operates ultrasonic cleaners, steam autoclaves; maintains logs.
• Notifies Surgery Manager of repairs; coordinates supplies and replacement parts.
• Performs additional tasks as needed; supports safety and training.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterilization techniques

Aseptic techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Monday: 4 hours afternoon, 1 Monday a month: 8 hours
• Tuesday: 8 hours
• Wednesday: 4-8 hours
• Thursday: 8 hours
• Friday: 4 hours, two Fridays a month

*Typical Hours of Operation 7:00am-5:00pm

Job Description:

A Surgical Tech is responsible for All surgicalinstruments, including, but not limited to, cleaning, checking, maintaining, wrapping, and sterilizing instruments used in eye surgeries. They must also be able to work well under pressure and be able to handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities:

• Cleans, checks, and maintains surgical instruments. Decontaminates, assembles and packages all instruments following established protocols. Documents and removes from circulation any damaged instruments that may be questionable in operation. Notifies Surgery Manager of any instrument that needs repair. Prepares work order requests as necessary for replacement parts for instruments and additional equipment as necessary or upon request of physicians.
• Assembles complex surgical instrument trays, power equipment sets and all implant systems in accordance with the specifications on the inventory sheets. Inspects all instruments to ensure they are in good working condition, removing and placing damaged instruments in the repair box. Determines the priority level of instruments sets and single instruments to be processed following established protocols.
• Utilizes Standard Precautions, thoroughly decontaminating and separating surgical instruments sets, power equipment, implant systems, patient care equipment and all other reusable items.
• Washes used instruments, operates Quick Rinse system, ultrasonic cleaners, steam autoclaves, and all other equipment necessary in the decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments. Maintains appropriate logs and records relating to all sterilization process documentation.
• Communicates needs for equipment maintenance and replacement and assists in process of all directly related supplies. Communicates with all surgery personnel as to the availability of instrumentation as needed for procedures. Ensures timely reporting of all maintenance needed and assists in the process of timely supply orders.
• Function independently, be willing to initiate tasks and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions, reports/removes unsafe equipment and attends safety education sessions.
• Is available and willing to perform all other jobs as needed within the surgery center with proper training and/or education.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Previous knowledge of surgical instrumentation, patient related supplies, materials and equipment, aseptic and sterilization techniques, preferred
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle stressful situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment