Surgical Technician

EyeCare Partners; Saint Charles (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package - Medical,Vision

Dental and Life Insurance

401k + Employer Matching

PTO and Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Competitive Base Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

EyeCare Partners is seeking a Surgical Technician at St. Charles Surgery Center in Saint Charles, MO. You will assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, nurses and surgical assistants, and help organize and manage the operating room.

The role emphasizes adherence to federal, state and accreditation standards, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork to deliver high-quality patient care. Training and a collaborative environment are provided, with shifts within the standard hours and

Qualifications

• Assists in surgical operations under supervision of surgeons and nurses.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to scrub all types of cases and maintain sterile technique.
• Prepares instruments and supplies according to sterile technique.
• Supports OR setup and equipment readiness during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs in on cases and anticipates surgeon needs.
• Sets up instruments and ensures equipment functions properly.
• Maintains records of medications, specimens and implants.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement programs.
• Collaborates with OR staff to ensure efficient case flow.

Skills

Sterile technique

HIPAA compliance

Operating room setup

Intraoperative assistance

Job description

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Job Title: Surgical Technician
Company: St. Charles Surgery Center
Location: Saint Charles, MO

Perks

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive Base Pay
• Employee Discounts

Hours

• Full Time
• Our office is open Monday-Friday from 6am-4pm
  • Your shifts will fall within these hours
  • You may have to work a little earlier and/or later as needed

SUMMARY

Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of Surgeons, Registered Nurses and Surgical Assistants. Assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and company policies and procedures. Assists the Nurses and Surgeons in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to scrub all types of cases performed at the company.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the Surgeon and has equipment, medical gases and supplies readily available for all procedures.
• Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Knowledge of central and sterile supply department.
• Opens all sterile packs according to sterile technique and prepares instruments as needed.
• Helps prepare Operating Room by setting up surgical instruments, ensuring equipment works properly, labeling sterile solutions.
• Helps gather supplies and equipment in the room.
• Maintains record on field of medication used intra-operatively, specimens retrieved, tissue implanted, implants, liquids or chemicals on field.
• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgical assistants.