Surgical Technician Day Shift, NO weekends, evenings, or call

Surgical Technician - Full time, Day Shift, NO weekends, evenings, or call! Full benefits!

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.
Company:
Valley Eye Institute

Job Title: Surgical Technician

Department: Operating Room

Reports To: Charge Nurse

Location: Sidney, OH

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.

• Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of certification.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Is able to scrub all types of cases performed at the company.
• Anticipates the needs of the Surgeon and ensures equipment, medical gases and supplies are readily available for all procedures.
• Participates in continuing education/in‑service training as needed, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
• Has knowledge of central and sterile supply department.
• Opens all sterile packs according to sterile technique and prepares instruments as needed.
• Helps set up the Operating Room by preparing surgical instruments, ensuring equipment works properly, and labeling sterile solutions.
• Gathers supplies and equipment in the room.
• Maintains records of medication used intra‑operatively, specimens retrieved, tissue implanted, implants, liquids or chemicals on the 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 the operating room.
• Assists with any technical function under supervision of the 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of practice.
• Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Manual dexterity to handle instruments.
• Emotionally conscientious, orderly, and stable to handle the OR environment.
• Adheres to work schedule, is organized, manages time effectively and in a cost‑effective manner.
• Above average organization skills.
• Works effectively within a team.
• 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 frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%) and standing (50%); regular bending, stooping and reaching (25–50%).
• Must lift, carry, push and pull items up to 25 lbs.
• Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands essential for constant grasping, writing/typing and use of technology.
• Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—required 100% of the time.
• Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

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

Contact: (636) 227‑2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

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.