Surgical Technician Job – Colton, CA

Unifeye Vision Partners; Colton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Unifeye Vision Partners in Colton, CA is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare and maintain the sterile field for ASC surgeries. You will assist surgeons, gather supplies, and ensure infection control standards are followed in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The role requires a Surgical Technician program completion, BCLS, and preferably ophthalmology experience; this is an on-site role with no remote work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program.
• One year of Surgical Technician experience preferred.
• Ophthalmology experience strongly preferred.
• Current BCLS certification within 60 days; Surgical Technician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers needed procedure supplies and opens sterile field.
• Maintains sterile technique and assists surgeon during procedures.
• Updates surgeon preference cards as required.
• Manages instrument counts and waste disposal per policy.
• Organizes storage area and ensures instrument readiness.

Skills

Computer skills

Excel

Word

Medical Manager

Intergy

Nextech

Education

Surgical Technician program

Ophthalmology experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Medical Manager

Intergy

Nextech

Job description

Pacific Eye Institute is subject to and required to follow the California Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccine order, dated August 5, 2021, for healthcare facilities within the State of California.

It is a job requirement that any candidate who accepts employment with UVP be fully vaccinated by their hire date, subject to submission of documentation of a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance that may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation that does not pose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.

New Team Members will be required to submit their COVID-19 vaccine record prior to their hire date.

Unifeye Vision Partners is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at UVP is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.

Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Surgical Technician, Colton, CA

SUMMARY

Surgical Technician prepares supplies, equipment and instrumentation for each surgery performed in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The Surgical Technician will assist the physician with the maintenance of the sterile field and all supplies for each surgery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes the mission, vision and values of the company
• Gathers needed procedure appropriate supplies for each surgery.
• Opens surgical supplies, sets up sterile field and maintains sterile field using aseptic technique. Identifies any break in sterile technique.
• Anticipates the surgeons needs and requests appropriate supplies prior to their immediate need.
• Updates surgeon preference cards as needed.
• Reports missing or malfunctioning equipment and instruments to the OR Manager in a timely manner.
• Operates equipment required to perform job in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs sharp and sponge counts with the RN & or Circulator according to policy.
• Disposes of sharps and hazardous materials according to policy and utilizes PPE.
• Washes and reprocesses instrumentation according to established standards and ASC policy.
• Organizes storage area for instruments and supplies under the direction of the OR Manager.
• Labels medication on the sterile field. Accounts for and verifies amounts, reporting totals to both the surgeon and Anesthesiologist.
• Maintains knowledge of commonly used local anesthetics, antibiotics, and topical hemostats.
• Assist OR staff as directed with physician orders according to patient needs.
• Assists in initial Operating Room (OR) set up, including wiping down all flat surfaces and assists in initial decontamination room set up.
• Cleans OR with appropriate disinfecting agents.
• Assists Nurse Manager in the maintenance of supply inventory.
• Assists in end of day clean up procedures.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-services, accurately maintaining education file.
• This position is in office, remote is not available.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Demonstrates the ability to operate computer programs (Excel, Word, Medical Manager, Intergy, Nextech) copier, fax, telephone, and calculator.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program and one year of experience as a Surgical Technician preferred.

Ophthalmology experience strongly preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

Current BCLS certification required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.

Surgical Technician certification is strongly preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below

are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.