Surgical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Delaware Eye Surgery Center is searching for an enthusiastic, committed, full-time Surgical Technician for our ASC for our Rehoboth, DE. office. Great work hours, no late evenings, no major holidays, a robust benefits package, a team-oriented working environment where you are seen, heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities.

The Delaware Eye Surgery Center, located in the beautiful coastal community of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware has a challenging and rewarding job opportunity for a seasoned Surgical Technician.

The two operating room surgery centers are accredited by AAAHC and Medicare, and have an outstanding reputation specializing in ophthalmic surgery, and is known for providing compassionate care in a friendly atmosphere from its highly experienced nursing staff.

The Surgical Technician will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of quality intraoperative care. Participates as a member of the intraoperative team in planning and decision making as it relates to the operating room.

Responsibilities:

• Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources
• Demonstrating safe operating of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation
• Performing accounting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items
• Speaking up with safety concerns, acting as the patient's advocate
• Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures
• Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment
• Performing interventions to maintain the patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels
• Performing interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection
• Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure
• Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure
• Providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure
• Protecting the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy
• Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice
• Maintaining a fire safe environment
• Practicing and monitoring aseptic technique
• Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy
• Always maintain radiation safety in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and other stakeholders
• Assist with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information
• Comply with all SCA and facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and professional guidelines when providing patient care
• Actively participate in team meetings, training, and daily safety huddles
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Two years of clinical experience in the intraoperative setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgical setting with accompanying eye surgery experience preferred
• BLS competent
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Self-Starter

In Turn We Will Provide:

• Benefits to full-time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Paid parking where applicable
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected
• Clear career ladder opportunities

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