Surgical Technician

US Oral Surgery Management; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Face2Face Maxillofacial Surgery Centre in Homewood, IL seeks a Surgical Technician to support surgeons during consultations and procedures. You will provide pre- and post-operative care, assist with instrument handling, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout visits.

The role emphasizes safety, precise record-keeping, and teamwork within a surgical setting to enhance overall clinic efficiency.

Qualifications

• Follow strict safety guidelines and OSHA-based procedures.
• Adhere to office policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive rapport with patients and staff.
• Communicate clearly with patients and team members.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail in all tasks.
• Adapt to changing duties and schedules as needed.
• Engage actively in conversations, ask relevant questions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during surgeries and consultations.
• Seat patients and monitor vitals as required.
• Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring.
• Ensure consent forms and treatment plans are completed.
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient instructions.
• Obtain necessary medical clearances and manage records.
• Adhere to radiation safety and proper imaging techniques.
• Document and maintain accurate records and charts.
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments.
• Maintain good rapport with patients, doctors, and staff.

Skills

Safety Adherence

Policy Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Clear Communication

Attention to Detail

Flexible Scheduling

Active Listening

Job description

Description

The following position is for employment with:

Description

The following position is for employment with:

Face2Face Maxillofacial Surgery Centre

17936 Halsted Street, Homewood, Illinois 60430

POSITION PURPOSE

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a surgical setting? Join our team as a Surgical Technician, where you'll assist the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction, and boost office efficiency. In this role, you'll provide outstanding pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients.

Principal Responsibilities And Duties

• Surgical Support: Assist the doctor during surgeries, seat patients, and take vitals. Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring, and ensure all consent forms and treatment plans are accurately completed.
• Patient Care Expert: Provide clear and concise pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients. Obtain necessary medical clearances and maintain excellent patient care standards.
• Compliance and Safety Adherence: Adhere to OSHA and regulatory guidelines, ensuring radiation protection for all patients and producing radiographic images with proper exposure techniques and anatomical positioning.
• Record Keeping and Documentation: Document and maintain accurate records/charting in compliance with established standards.
• Equipment and Instrument Maintenance: Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are in good working condition for each procedure.
• Interpersonal Relations: Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members. Approach conflicts constructively, identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Confidentiality and Professionalism: Maintain the confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information, discussing sensitive information only among appropriate personnel in private settings.
• Patient Experience Enhancement: Provide an excellent patient experience, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction throughout their visit.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Safety Adherent: Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards.
• Policy Follower: Adhere to all office policies diligently.
• Interpersonal Dynamo: Maintain a positive rapport with patients and team members through excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clear Communicator: Effectively communicate verbally with patients and staff in a clear and professional manner.
• Detail-Oriented: Work efficiently with a keen eye for detail.
• Flexible Worker: Adapt to changing job duties and work schedules as needed.
• Active Listener: Demonstrate active listening by fully engaging in conversations, understanding points being made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.

Previous Experience/Education

Must have previous oral surgery experience

Certifications And Safety Requirements

• Basic CPR Certification required
• Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting/Dental Assistant Certification preferred
• Hepatitis B Vaccination & Titer
• TB Vaccination & Titer

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.