Surgical Technician - Full Time

EyeCare Partners; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in eye care is seeking a full-time Surgical Technician to join their operating room team in Overland Park, KS. The role involves assisting surgeons during operations and ensuring the operating room functions smoothly while providing excellent patient care. Ideal candidates are organized, possess strong communication skills, and enjoy working in a team environment.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Optical Education Reimbursement

Competitive Base Pay

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize patient care within scope.
• Needs manual dexterity for handling instruments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in surgical operations under supervision.
• Prepares the operating room and ensures equipment functionality.
• Handles surgical instruments and assists with patient care.

Skills

Customer Service

Manual Dexterity

Stress Management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Two years of hospital main operating room experience preferred

Tools

Amkai Charts Database software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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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.

Title: Scrub / Surgical Technician - Full Time

Company: Deer Creek Surgery Center

Location: Overland Park, KS

• Ophthalmology experience highly preferred*
  
  

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Base Pay
  
  

Hours

• Full Time
• Our clinic is open Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm. You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow
  
  

Applicants with the following backgrounds/experience and interest in working in an operating room environment are encouraged to apply as training will be provided: science majors, veterinarian or dental technicians, ophthalmic/optometry technicians, LPNs, in-office sterile procedures

Company: Deer Creek Surgery Center

Job Title: Surgical Technician

Department: Operating Room

Reports To: ASC Administrator

Location: Overland Park, KS

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 Q.A.P.I. 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.
• May hold retractors, cut suture, help count sponges, needles or blades if applicable.
• Prepares, cares for and disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Operates sterilizer, lights, suction, and other Operating Room equipment and diagnostic equipment.
• Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed.
• Helps clean and restock operating room.
• Assists with any technical function under supervision of system to carry out a safe operation.
• Preps, drapes and positions the patient for surgery.
• Prepares for case according to Surgeon’s preference card.
• Gathers supplies needed and anticipates needs for case.
• Assists in orientation of new staff when needed.
• Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

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.
• Above average organization skills.
• Able to effectively work within a team.
• Above average communication skills: verbal and written.
  
  

Education And/Or Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred
  
  

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  
  

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
  
  

If you need assistance with this application, please contact [phone]. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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