Surgical Technician

Overland Park, KS, United States

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:  Surgical Technician

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, in-office sterile procedures

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Surgical Technician

DEPARTMENT: OR

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Ability to assist 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.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Critical Thinking – Ability prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of their practice. Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.  Above average organization skills.

Interpersonal / Teamwork – Demonstrates a positive, friendly and courteous manner. Maintains a professional attitude.  Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.  Able to effectively work within a team.  Balances team and individual responsibilities.  Recognizes each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments.  Above average communication skills: oral and written.  Complies with HIPAA regulations.

Job Knowledge/ Responsibilities – Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification.  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.  Has the ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.  Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program.  Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.  Assists in orientation of new staff when needed.

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, labels 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 dispose specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Ability to operate sterilizer, lights, suction, and other operating room equipment/ 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.  Ability to prep, drape and position the patient for surgery.  Prepares for case according to surgeon’s preference card.  Gathers supplies needed and anticipates needs for case.  Needs manual dexterity to handle instruments.  Must be emotionally conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the OR environment.

Attendance – Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences.

EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED

Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred

Certification as a Surgical Technician preferred

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) preferred

Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States

LANGUAGE SKILLS/COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word

Printer, copier, telephone, and fax

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must be able to:

Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time

Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Occasionally be able to push up to an excess of 200 pounds

Occasionally be able to pull/ lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds

Occasionally be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS

Regular exposure to blood and body substances

Exposure to needle sticks possible

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including operating rooms, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc.

May occasionally be exposed to outside environment

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. 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.

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