Certified Surgical Technician - Shirley, United States - SightMD
Description
Sign On Bonus:
$1000Must possess a Surgical Technician CertificateA career that changes lives.
SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.
With over 75 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do.
As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.
Position Summary:
As a Certified Surgical Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring quality patient care during the operative procedure while constantly being on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
You will be tasked with preparing and sterilizing the operating rooms, as well as the necessary equipment and instruments, prior to any surgical procedure.
You will also be charged with preparing the patients for surgery and helping provide great patient experiences overall.Job Duties & Essential Functions:
Assist physician providers in the sterile surgical operating room using training techniques of the CST and under the direction of the physicianCollect, verify and ready needed supplies, equipment, instruments, medications, and solutions for each surgical procedureAssist with draping and establishing the sterile fieldSecure tubing, cords, and other sterile accessoriesPrepare and anticipate additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedureMeasure and pass medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions used during the procedureHold retractors or instruments as delegated by the surgeonSponge or suction the operative site as delegated by the surgeonLoad, cut, and manage suturesMaintain the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedureClean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilizationClose out the room, re-stock and fill the rooms with enough surgical packs for the following daysproceduresPerform quality control inspection of instruments ensuring there are no damages to the integritySpecial projects and other duties may be assigned as needed
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent requiredCurrent BLS certification or obtain within 6 months of employmentCertified Surgical Technician (CST)
Certification from an accredited schoolOne or more years of related work experience in operating room preferredMembership in surgical specialty society encouragedStrong communication skills and ability to work well is a high-stress environmentPreferred Qualifications:
Bilingual in English and Spanish or ability to speak other languages is desirable
Work Schedule:
Rotating Schedule - including days, evenings, and weekends
Salary Range:
$32.00- $35.00/hour to commensurate with experienceBenefits:We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our patients.
All SightMD employees receive the following benefits:
Medical/Prescription Drug CoverageDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term DisabilitySupplemental Insurance BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement Plan - 401(k)Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysCareer Development ProgramsEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:
SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact People Services at