What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician position at Chesapeake Eye Surgery Center?
Overview
Vision Innovation Partners provides expert management and support to the leading providers of comprehensive eye care services in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The Company supports many of the leading clinical practitioners in the market by leveraging its experienced management team, scalable technology and systems, and well-developed back-office functions, including compliance, managed care contracting support, finance, medical records management, practice management, and marketing. Our priority is to enable providers to do what they do best: improve each patient’s life through supportive vision care. We provide services to 24 practices, ambulatory surgery centers,56 locations, and 150 providers throughout Maryland, Washington D.C, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. For more information, please visit https://www.visioninnovation-partners.com/.
Summary:
The Surgical Technician 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. Supports surgical operations under the supervision of Surgeons, Registered Nurses, and Surgical Assistants at our Columbia Surgical Institute practice in Elkridge MD. in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures.• Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure.• Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings.• Set up a sterile and sanitary environment and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures.• Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables to prevent injury to patients.
• Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines.• Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis.• Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies.• Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments.• Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.• Patient First mindset in providing the highest level of care.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent• Certification as a surgical technologist required.• Current Basic Life Support certificate is required.• Ability to interact comfortably with a high volume of patients, families, and staff in a stressful environment.• Demonstrated knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies located in the operating room.
Benefits and Perks:• Competitive compensation package• Excellent comprehensive benefits• 401(K) • Significant eye care discounts• Continuing education allowances• Career growth and development• PTO and holidays off