Instrument Technician

Unifeye Vision Partners is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at UVP is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments. Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Instrument Technician , Colton, CA SUMMARY The main duties of this position are to maintain an adequate level of anesthesia supplies/equipment in the operative region, to make deliveries to the Hospital when needed, stock supplies, assist nursing personnel with patient positioning, prepping and lifting. Functions as member of turnover team, assists OR Staff & Physicians as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Promotes the mission, vision and values of the company. Gathers needed procedure appropriate supplies for each surgery. Opens surgical supplies, sets up sterile field and maintains sterile field using aseptic technique. Identifies any break in sterile technique. Anticipates the surgeons instrument/tray needs prior to their immediate need. Updates surgeon preference cards as needed. Reports missing or malfunctioning equipment and instruments to the OR Manager in a timely manner. Operates equipment required to perform job in a safe and efficient manner. Disposes of sharps and hazardous materials according to policy and utilizes PPE. Washes and reprocesses instrumentation according to established standards and ASC policy. Education and/or Experience Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program and/or a minimum of one-year experience as a Surgical Technician. Ophthalmology experience strongly preferred. License/Registration/Certification Current BCLS certification required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment. Surgical Technician certification is strongly preferred. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position has no supervisory responsibility. JOB QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pacific Eye Institute