Responsibilities
Prepares operating room for surgery, including gathering equipment and supplies, ensuring the operating room is in working order and sterilized for surgery
Assists with washing, shaving and disinfecting of the surgical site
Sets up and maintains the sterile field maintaining sterile technique at all times
Assists with draping, sponging, retracting, passing sterile instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon, cut sutures, and perform other duties as requested by the surgeon
Supports the surgeon by anticipating needs and have all necessary equipment and instruments available
Assists in the care or disposal of specimens and wound dressing
Helps with the transfer of the patient to and from the operating room
Supports the front desk with answering phones, pulling charts, and other clerical tasks as needed
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
Experience working in a surgical environment; Ophthalmology experience is a plus
Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
This is a Safety Sensitive position
Benefits & Perks
Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!
