WHO WE ARE

At Eye Center of Northern Colorado, a Panorama Eyecare company, we are not just a team; we are a community of dedicated professionals united in our quest to provide the best eyecare anywhere. Our unflinching commitment to excellence and our core values are what make us an Employer of Choice. Join us in shaping the future of eyecare as we thrive together!

PERFORMANCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Champions the Mission Statement of the Panorama Eyecare.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and outlook in the workplace.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior in the workplace by exhibiting a high level of character and professional attitude.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic surgical procedures, terminology, spelling, and punctuation preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning and preparing instruments for sterilization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of processing/sterilizing instruments according to policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates a willingness and aptitude for learning new skills/technology as needed to perform job proficiently.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper care and use of equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of location and proper storage of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates positive attitude and professional behavior at all times.
• Demonstrates attention to details in all aspects of work.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from High School or equivalent.
• Completed Training from a Surgical Technologist Program, either accredited or hospital based. Certification Preferred.
• Must have a current Colorado License for Surgical Technologist
• BLS required within 3 months.

THE ROLE

The Surgical Technologist participates in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room under the direction of the registered nurse. The trained technologist will perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to, preparation of the OR suite, handling of surgical instruments/supplies and equipment needed during the surgical procedure. This candidate must have knowledge of ophthalmic procedures and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, maintains the sterile field, and ensures quality care during the procedure.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a high level of customer service in a compassionate, caring manner.
• Assists with properly positioning patients for comfort and safety as needed.
• Assures that proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedures.
• Ensures that equipment is functioning properly.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves themselves according to AORN guidelines.
• Sets up sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for procedure and anticipates surgeon’s needs.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator per ASC Protocol.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon per AORN guidelines.
• Drapes the sterile field.
• Passes instruments, etc., to surgeons during procedure per ASC Protocol.
• Maintains highest standard of care for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials
• Assists with stocking supplies in the OR’s, Sterile Storage, Sterilization Area and Decontamination areas.
• Assists Materials Management Coordinator on a routine basis and helps cover when needed.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Sterilizes instruments according to ASC Policies and Procedures, along with instructions for use.
• Assists other members of the OR team with cleaning of rooms.
• Assists in prepping the room for the next patient, including facilitating the changing of anesthesia equipment.
• Seeks out continuing education opportunities and takes responsibility and initiative to complete.
• Identifies actual and potential risks to patients and others, and takes action to minimize/eliminate risks and maximize safety.
• Awareness of correct procedures in case of an emergency, and locations of emergency call system.
• Updates physician Preference cards as needed.
• Monitors use of supplies and inventory, and communicates appropriately.
• Adheres to ASC Infection Control Policies and Procedures.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists other departments as needed.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.
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