Surgical Technician

AMSURG; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Eye Surgery Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Full Time Surgical Technician to work Monday through Friday, no weekends. The role involves assisting physicians, scrubbing for ophthalmic procedures, and maintaining a sterile field.

Minimum requirements include a HS diploma or GED, completion of a surgical scrub technician program, and operating room experience. All staff must meet AMSURG vaccination policy and pass background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• Must complete a surgical scrub technician program.
• Operating room experience preferred.
• Strong moral and ethical character references.
• Vaccination policy compliance for COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper care and use of surgical instruments.
• Assist the physician during ophthalmic procedures.
• Scrub for all ophthalmic procedures.
• Maintain sterile field.
• Handle instrument processing and inventory control.
• Pass background and drug screen.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Ophthalmic OR experience

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Surgical scrub technician program

Operating room experience

Job description

Columbus Eye Surgery Center, recognized as a Cataract Innovator, is the premier outpatient center for eye surgery in the Columbus, Ohio area. Through the vision of respected ophthalmic physicians Robert Bruce, Richard Orlando and Robin Beran, the Center opened in March 1996. Since that time, our patient-focused care and philosophy of excellence in service has earned us a near perfect rating by patients as well as certification by Medicare and benchmark organizations such as the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

We are currently searching for a Full Time Surgical Technician to work Mondays - Fridays, no weekends and who can work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks. Major responsibilities include ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments; assisting the physician during procedures; scrubs for all ophthalmic procedures; maintains sterile field; instrument processing, and inventory control.

You must possess a HS school diploma/GED, have completed a surgical scrub technician program, have operating room experience, and have strong moral and ethical character references.

Effective November 1, 2021, AMSURG's Vaccination Policy requires all teammates, including clinicians and independent contractors, to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment or engagement. Regardless of position, all new hires must submit proof of vaccination and or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. This policy is designed to protect the health and safety of our patients, communities and each other.

Must pass a background check and drug screen.

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer.