Surgical Technician I

Clayton Cataract and Laser Surgery Center•Morrow, GA

About The Position

At Clayton Eye Center, our purpose is to provide the highest level of eye care possible to each patient enhancing individual lifestyles and vision. We are committed through a highly skilled and compassionate team of Doctors providing services with leading-edge technology in efficient and cost effective manner. We offer various services including Cataracts, Glaucoma, Retina, Family Eye Care, contact lenses, cosmetic, oculoplastic & reconstructive surgery with multiple locations on the south side of Georgia Position Summary The Surgical Technician plays a vital role in the patient experience by checking patients in for surgery, supporting scheduling needs and providing perioperative assistance as member of the surgical team. This position ensures a smooth surgical process by maintaining effective communication with patient, families, and the surgical team.

Requirements

0-3 years of experience
Maintains current BCLS certification and completion of required annual in-services
Ability to work in a surgery center environment with healthcare interactions that include patient contact, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease under a moderate level of noise
Must be able to understand and follow instruction with speed and accuracy
Must be able to organize and set priority for work to be done
Possesses manual dexterity, mobility, visual acuity, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, attendance, and good interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Provides patients with pre-op and postoperative counseling.
Check in patients for surgery and verify required documentation
Obtain and document vital signs as part of pre-operative assesmment data
Schedule appointment dates/times for patients and physicians using a computerized scheduling system with the ability to assist patients in being compliant in pre-op and post-op regiments.
Interact with patients, physicians, and other staff, both within the clinic/ASC and at outside facilities providing accurate, timely and responsive information.
Coordinate processes and route all paperwork as required to meet physician and facility requirements. Provides accurate, thorough, and complete documentation of all information pertinent to patient treatment.
Returns and responds to all calls relating to scheduling.
Knowledgeable regarding co-management with referring providers and ensures compliance with the scheduling of post-operative visits. Communicates with referring providers as needed.
Communicates with assigned physician and surgery center staff to ensure all special supplies are received prior to the surgical date and informs ASC of any add on patients. Reschedules appointments as needed.
Report any unusual occurrences or incidents accurately to the Clinical Director Performing other duties as required
Provide peri operative assistance as a member of the surgical team