Surgical Technician - Day Shift OR Support | Full Benefits

EyeCare Partners; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package: Medical, Vision

401k + Employer Matching

PTO & Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Competitive Base Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

St. Charles Surgery Center, part of EyeCare Partners, seeks a Surgical Technician to join the operating room team in Saint Charles, MO. You will assist surgeons and nurses, prepare the OR, and ensure instruments and supplies are ready for procedures.

This role emphasizes safety, sterile technique, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and experience in OR settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of their practice.
• Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Needs manual dexterity to handle instruments.
• Must be emotionally conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the OR environment.
• Has the ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
• Able to effectively work within a team.
• Above average communication skills: verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Performs 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.
• Anticipates the needs of the Surgeon and has equipment, medical gases and supplies readily available for all procedures.
• Participates in continuing education/in-service training, staff meetings, and QAPI program.
• Opens all sterile packs and prepares instruments as needed.
• Preps, drapes and positions the patient for surgery.
• Maintains record on field of medication used intra-operatively, specimens retrieved, tissue implanted, implants, liquids or chemicals on field.
• Gathers supplies and equipment in the room.
• Assists with orientation of new staff when needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Manual dexterity

Prioritization

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Amkai Charts

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

St. Charles Surgery Center, part of EyeCare Partners, seeks a Surgical Technician to join the operating room team in Saint Charles, MO. You will assist surgeons and nurses, prepare the OR, and ensure instruments and supplies are ready for procedures.

This role emphasizes safety, sterile technique, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and experience in OR settings.