Outpatient Surgery Clinic - Surgical Tech/CST - Full-time & PRN

Bridgeview Eye Partners•Greenwood, IN

About The Position

Outpatient Surgery Clinic - Surgical Tech/CST - Full-time & PRN Are you a certified surgical technologist that has a passion for patient care? Do you have a desire to work in the healthcare field, but still have work/life balance - with NO nights, weekends, or holidays? We are looking for difference makers to join our growing Ambulatory Surgery Center Team! The Scrub Technician assists the surgeon and nursing staff in rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the surgical center in accordance with established guidelines.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current certification in Basic Life Support, or ability to obtain upon hire, is required.

Nice To Haves

Current CST certification is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating room, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled; and check to ensure equipment is in working order.
Assist surgeon and surgical staff during procedure by passing sterile instruments, supplies, sutures as needed and in such a manner so that their attention is not diverted from the operative field.
Observe strict aseptic technique throughout the entire procedure and reports breaks in technique to the circulating nurse and surgeon.
Isolate soiled or contaminated instruments and supplies to minimize the spread of infection.
Receive specimen and prepare it for laboratory.
Clean and restocking operating room following each procedure.
Maintain inventory of surgical supplies.
Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the Director of Nursing and Doctor(s).