Surgical Technician - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

Surgical Technician

Major Duties:

• Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures such as cataracts, vitrectomies, dental implants, odontectomies.
• Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, microscopes, lasers, urologic equipment, recording devices, and other operating room supplies and equipment.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups for ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Utilizes standard precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment.
• In conjunction with the circulating Registered Nurse (RN), performs sponge, sharps and instrument counts to verify accuracy per facility policy and procedures.
• Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures.
• Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
• Provides guidance and support to other Surgical Technicians.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Rotating Shifts (6:30am - 3:00pm / 7:00am - 3:30pm / 7:30am - 4:00pm / 8:00am to 4:30pm)

Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized/ PD03978A

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized