Surgical Technician

Cataract & Laser Institute; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Referral program

Benefits package

Job summary

Cataract & Laser Institute in Fort Wayne seeks a certified Surgical Scrub Technician to support surgeons and nursing staff in operating room procedures. You will prepare the OR, pass sterile instruments, and maintain strict aseptic technique to ensure patient safety.

Requirements include high school diploma, current Cardiac Life Support, surgical tech training and certification, and OR experience. Team players with strong communication and infection-control knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Completion of Surgical Technician training program with a minimum of one year OR experience.
• Current Surgical Technology certification.
• Membership in surgical specialty society encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room and ensure equipment is disinfected and ready for procedure.
• Assist surgeon and staff by passing sterile instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and report breaks in technique.
• Isolate contaminated instruments to minimize infection spread.
• Receive specimens and prepare for laboratory analysis.
• Clean and restock operating room after procedures.
• Maintain inventory of surgical supplies.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Director of Nursing and physicians.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection control

Team collaboration

Communication

Patient care

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Cardiac Life Support certification

Surgical Technician training program

Surgical Technology certification

Surgical society membership encouraged

Job description

Are you a certified surgical technologist that has a passion for patient care? Do you have a desire to work in the healthcare field, but still have work/life balance - with NO nights, weekends, or holidays?

We are looking for difference makers to join our growing Ambulatory Surgery Center Team!

WHAT WE OFFER

• 6.5 paid holidays per year
• Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
• Employee Referral Program
• Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k

The Surgical Scrub Technician assists the surgeon and nursing staff in rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the surgical center in accordance with established guidelines.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Prepare operating room, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled; and check to ensure equipment is in working order.
• Assist surgeon and surgical staff during procedure by passing sterile instruments, supplies, sutures as needed and in such a manner so that their attention is not diverted from the operative field.
• Observe strict aseptic technique throughout the entire procedure and reports breaks in technique to the circulating nurse and surgeon.
• Isolate soiled or contaminated instruments and supplies to minimize the spread of infection.
• Receive specimen and prepare it for laboratory.
• Clean and restocking operating room following each procedure.
• Maintain inventory of surgical supplies.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the Director of Nursing and Doctor(s).

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current certification in Cardiac Life Support is required.
• Completion of Surgical Technician training program and minimum of one year related work experience in operating room is required. Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
• Current Surgical Technology certification.
• Membership in surgical specialty society encouraged.

COMPETENCIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Support and fulfill the mission of the organization.
• Respond to organizational changes required to achieve strategic objectives.
• Provide appropriate, timely, and comprehensive quality service. Demonstrate knowledge of department specific infection control, disaster, and safety policies.
• Provide effective and appropriate communications with all persons served. Demonstrate listening skills, receive and deliver feedback, direction, and coaching in a respectful and professional manner.
• Provide and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Cultivate personal growth and development. Demonstrate initiative by seeking, or accepting new and additional responsibilities outside the realm of assigned duties.
• Maintain internal and external standards for continuing education and/or certification. Identify and maintain required knowledge and skill sets to deliver quality service.
• Support and maintain appropriate departmental goals. Use sound judgment in solving problems specific to work area. Demonstrate willingness to train new employees.
• Provide a safe, functional, supportive and effective environment for all patients, staff members and other individuals utilizing CLI facilities. Protect patients from harm and report risk management concerns.
• Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to work well under pressure/stressful situations in a fast paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines)

• Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
• Physical requirements: Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs from shoulder to overhead.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.
• The worker may be exposed to the following hazards:
• Communicable diseases
• Chemicals
• Steam
• Pressurized cylinders
• Sharp objects
• Moving parts of equipment

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Staff members are required to meet training expectations within the initial 90-day orientation period. This training includes instructional sessions on mechanical equipment, optical math, and optical physics, surgical technology, along with education on basic optical terminology and ocular diseases.
• Obtaining certification in optometric/ophthalmic field is encouraged. MWEC will provide assistance to all employees eligible through the Employee Career Development Program.

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