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About the Role
The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) is responsible for ensuring the operating room runs smoothly by preparing necessary instruments and tools. This role requires a working knowledge of all operating room equipment, including emergency equipment, and surgical instruments, including their care, maintenance, and sterilization. The CST will also become familiar with surgical procedures and surgeon techniques, assist with procedures, and maintain sterile techniques.
Responsibilities
- Set up and prepare autoclaves for use, ensuring proper functioning and run specifications.
- Inspect the O.R. suite daily to ensure it meets ASC standards for cleanliness.
- Perform initial morning scrub (3-5 minutes) and routine scrubs between cases.
- Adhere to acceptable sterile technique for gowning and gloving.
- Set up phaco and retina equipment and instruments during patient positioning and prepping.
- Maintain the instrument table, mayo stands, and instruments in proper order and condition during cases.
- Assist with stocking supplies, cleaning equipment, and timely room turnover.
- Notify appropriate parties of any issues that need to be addressed.
- Check IOL with the Circulating Registered Nurse for proper style, model, and power.
- Assist the Circulating R.N. in closing the O.R., ensuring it is left neat, clean, and ready for use.
- Assist with direct patient care as needed.
- Make and sterilize packs, instrument trays, and necessary packaging for procedures.
- Perform end-of-week cleaning and maintenance of all inventory expiration dates.
- Conduct lens inventory and report results to the Clinical Director or purchasing agent.
- Ensure a complete consignment prior to the next day’s surgery.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited program for surgical techniques or have equivalent practical experience.
- Knowledge of sterilization techniques and their appropriate uses.
- 1+ year of experience working in an operating room environment, preferably as a surgical technician.
- Certification or training in ophthalmology surgical techniques preferred.
Skills
- Operating room equipment knowledge
- Emergency equipment knowledge (CPR)
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Sterilization techniques
- Minor troubleshooting
- Gowning and gloving
- Assisting with surgical procedures
- Maintaining sterile technique
- Room turnover
- Inventory management
Location
- Oceanside, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ year experience
Education Level
- Graduated from an accredited program for surgical techniques
- Certification or training in ophthalmology surgical techniques preferred
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Matching 401K
- Generous PTO
About the Company
- Spectrum Vision Partners (SVP) and OCLI Vision (OCLI) work together to provide world-class eye care.
- SVP is the management services team supporting OCLI Vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S.
- The company has a collaborative culture and focuses on delivering exceptional eye care.
- The globally recognized healthcare team includes top minds in ocular medicine with extensive industry experience.
- They support over 50 clinic locations, five state-licensed ambulatory surgery centers, and over 110 surgeons, doctors, and medical professionals.
- Brands include OCLI Vision, Island Eye Surgi-center, New Vision Cataract Center, AIO, and others.
Equal Opportunity
- Spectrum Vision Partners is committed to cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment.
- They offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.
- They maintain a bias-free environment where harassment is prohibited and respect cultural diversity.
- They comply with the laws of the places in which they operate and expect business partners, suppliers, clients, and team members to uphold these commitments.