Surgical Technician - Part Time - No Weekends!

EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum.

Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of Surgeons, Registered Nurses and Surgical Assistants. Assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and company policies and procedures. Assists the Nurses and Surgeons in delivering the highest standard of patient care available. Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification. Ability to anticipate the needs of the Surgeon and has equipment, medical gases and supplies readily available for all procedures. Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.Helps prepare Operating Room by setting up surgical instruments, ensuring equipment works properly, labeling sterile solutions. Helps gather supplies and equipment in the room. Maintains record on field of medication used intra-operatively, specimens retrieved, tissue implanted, implants, liquids or chemicals on field. Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgical assistants. May hold retractors, cut suture, help count sponges, needles or blades if applicable. Prepares, cares for and disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Operates sterilizer, lights, suction, and other Operating Room equipment and diagnostic equipment. Helps clean and restock operating room. Assists with any technical function under supervision of system to carry out a safe operation. Preps, drapes and positions the patient for surgery. Ability to prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of their practice. High School diploma or GED equivalent required Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification preferred To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity-including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus-is required 100% of the time. If you need assistance with this application, please contact [phone removed]. Please do not contact the office directly - only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.