Surgical Technician - PRN, 1st Shift, No Weekends

Surgical Technician - PRN, 1st Shift, No Weekends or Holidays

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Eye Care 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.

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• Company:
  Cincinnati Eye
• Job Title:
  
  Surgical Technician
• Department:
  Operating Room
• Reports To:
  
  Charge Nurse
• Location:
  
  Ivy Point, 601 Ivy Gateway Suite 301 Cincinnati, OH 45245
• Hours of Operation: 6am-5pm M-F (PRN)

Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of Surgeons, Registered Nurses and Surgical Assistants. Supports the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and company policies and procedures.

• Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of certification.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Scrubs all types of cases performed at the company.
• Anticipates the needs of the Surgeon and ensures equipment, medical gases and supplies are readily available.
• Participates in continuing education, staff meetings and quality initiatives.
• Opens all sterile packs according to sterile technique and prepares instruments as needed.
• Sets up surgical instruments, ensures equipment works properly, labels sterile solutions.
• Gathers supplies and equipment in the room.
• Records medications used intra‑operatively, specimens retrieved, implants, etc.
• 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 for laboratory analysis.
• Operates sterilizer, lights, suction and other operating room equipment.
• Assists in patient transfer to PACU if needed.
• Cleans and restocks the operating room.
• Assists with technical functions under supervision of system to ensure safe operation.
• Preps, drapes and positions the patient for surgery.
• Prepares case according to Surgeon’s preference card.
• Anticipates needs for case and gathers supplies.
• Assists in orientation of new staff when needed.
• Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to prioritize, plan and implement patient care within scope of practice.
• Capacity to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Manual dexterity to handle instruments.
• Emotionally conscientious, orderly and stable to handle the OR environment.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively.
• Above‑average organization skills.
• Effective teamwork capabilities.
• Above‑average communication skills: verbal and written.

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

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

• Knowledge of Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

• Requires repetitive walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping and reaching.
• Capable of lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling items up to 25 lbs.
• Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands essential.
• Visual and auditory acuity required 100% of the time.
• Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.

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Eye Care 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.