Surgical Tech - Hillsboro, OR (20834)

Summary

Under the supervision of the ophthalmologist, ASC Director, Administrator, or RN performs duties in the operating room to assist the surgical team before, during and after surgery; prepares patients for surgery and other medical procedures; prepares the operating room for surgery; maintains optical and surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies. Represents EHN in a professional, friendly manner at all times.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibility but will assist with orientation and training of new and/or less experienced employees.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room by setting up surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment; check and adjust to ensure equipment is working properly; clean and maintain equipment and instruments; report defective or non-functioning equipment.
• Prepare and set up surgical supplies, including sterile instruments, sterile supplies, and sterile solutions. If applicable, count sponges and/or needles before and after surgery.
• Create and maintain a sterile environment; maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures; soak, wash, and flush instruments on back table.
• Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and don gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
• Verify IOL ordered with surgeon IOL reservation form.
• Verify identity of surgery patients and eye that surgery will be performed on prior to commencement of procedure.
• Assist during surgery and other medical procedures; anticipates and responds to the surgeon's needs, i.e., hand instruments and supplies to ophthalmologist or assisting surgical staff; may hold retractors and/or cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed during surgery.
• Clean and prepare equipment and instruments for surgical procedures; inspect, test, adjust, and calibrate instruments and equipment between surgical procedures to ensure safe and proper functioning.
• Act as operating room turnover by opening sterile supplies and giving medications to scrub for procedure. Assist personnel in preparing operating room for next surgical case.
• Clean and restock operating room, gathering, and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions/expectations of the ophthalmologist.
• Attend in-service programs as required.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all patients and staff; protect all patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical and equipment, taking particular care with sedated and anesthetized patients.
• Protect confidential patient information; use good judgment in sharing patient information in a manner that is consistent with patient care and current laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
• Adhere to all safety standards as established by OSHA, and apply all required safety precautions, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform work in compliance with company policy, department procedures and regulatory requirements, including State and Federal laws and regulations.

Secondary Functions

• Other duties which may be necessary or desirable to serve the patient and support the success of the department or the company overall.