Certified Surgical Technician

Job Duties & Essential Functions

• Prepare operating rooms with appropriate surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies.
• Ensure proper functioning of surgical instruments and equipment prior to procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning and sterile field setup.
• Verify patient and surgical procedure information in coordination with the surgical team.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Maintain a sterile environment and anticipate surgeon needs during surgery.
• Monitor and manage the surgical field and instrumentation to prevent contamination.
• Handle specimens appropriately and according to protocol.
• Document intraoperative activities as required.
• Assist with instrument and equipment breakdown and proper reprocessing.
• Dispose of biohazard materials according to infection control protocols.
• Restock operating room supplies and prepare for the next case.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure smooth transitions between cases.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification or obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST) Certification from an accredited school.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a high-stress environment.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain competency in aseptic technique and ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and equipment sterilization standards.
• Participate in ongoing performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Assist with inventory control and supply management for the operating room.
• Provide orientation and support to new surgical technologists and clinical team members.
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of all health information.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retail Plan - 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Development Programs

Pay

$30.00- $33.00/hour to commensurate with experience

Schedule

Rotating Schedule – Days 32 hours weekly

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retail Plan - 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Development Programs

Equal 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.