Surgical Technician III

EyeSouth Partners; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Match

Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners is seeking a SPD Sterile Processing Surgical Technician in Niles, Illinois. In this role, you will assist surgeons by cleaning, sanitizing, and preparing instruments for surgical procedures while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will have 5-7 years of experience, maintain BCLS certification, and must be comfortable in a surgery center environment. EyeSouth Partners offers comprehensive medical benefits, including dental and vision, and a generous PTO package.

Qualifications

• Maintains current BCLS certification and completion of required annual in-services.
• Ability to work in a surgery center environment including patient contact.
• Must be able to understand and follow instruction with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare instruments and tools for surgeons to use in surgery.
• Pick cases for scrub techs and nurses to use in the operating room.
• Report any unusual occurrences or incidents accurately to the Nurse Manager.

Skills

BCLS certification

5-7 years experience

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Job description

At Retina Institute of Illinois, we believe in providing compassionate and conscientious retinal care to our patients, with the goal of improving eyesight and preventing loss of vision.

Established over 15 years ago, the Retina Institute of Illinois has been providing outstanding retinal care to the Chicago‑land area and surrounding suburbs.

We are now hiring a SPD Sterile Processing Surgical Technician to assist surgeons by cleaning, sanitizing, preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument and procedural needs for all surgical procedures in accordance to regulatory standards. Must have working knowledge of SPD protocols and regulations.

Pay Range - $23.00- $28.00/Hr. Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and preparation of instruments and tools for surgeons to use in surgery
• Picking cases for scrub techs and nurses to use with surgeons in operating room
• Returning supplies and equipment to the appropriate location
• Assisting in keeping the Central Sterile area neat and orderly and assisting with stocking
• Effecting handling health or safety hazards for self and patients
• Reporting any unusual occurrences or incidents accurately to the Nurse Manager or Administrator
• Performing other duties as required

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience
• Maintains current BCLS certification and completion of required annual in-services
• Ability to work in a surgery center environment with healthcare interactions that include patient contact, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease under a moderate level of noise
• Must be able to understand and follow instruction with speed and accuracy
• Must be able to organize and set priority for work to be done
• Possesses manual dexterity, mobility, visual acuity, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, attendance, and good interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

Additional Benefits

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.