Surgical Technician (PRN) - Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We need to parse the job posting.
Let's extract content:
Job Title: Surgical Technician - PRN (but we should not repeat as heading). Company: Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown. Location: Elizabethtown, KY. Hours: PRN. Office open Monday-Friday 6:00am-5:00pm. Shifts within these hours. May need to work earlier/later as needed. No late nights, weekends, holidays or on-call shifts.
We have a summary: Assists in surgical operations under supervision... etc.
Essential duties and responsibilities: long list.
Qualifications: Ability to prioritize, plan, implement patient care; handle stress; manual dexterity; emotionally conscientious; etc.
Education and/or experience: High School diploma or GED required; Two years hospital main OR experience preferred; Experienced Surgical Technician highly preferred; will consider training someone with strong LPN, Medical Assistant, or COA background.
Licenses and credentials: Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification preferred; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Systems and technology: knowledge of Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word; Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Physical demands: details.
Also note: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required earlier; also BLS required later. Might be duplicate.
We need to decide sections: About the role (maybe summary), Responsibilities (essential duties), Requirements (maybe education/experience/licenses), Qualifications (skills/abilities), maybe Skills (systems/technology), Benefits? Not mentioned. Pay? Not mentioned. Schedule? Hours mentioned: PRN, office hours, no weekends etc. That could be Schedule section.
We must not create sections with placeholder or vague content. So include only sections where we have concrete info.
Let's map:
- About the role: Could use the SUMMARY paragraph. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES list.
- Requirements: Could combine education/experience/licenses? The posting has "Requirements:" section earlier with bullet list: High School diploma or GED required; Two years hospital main OR experience preferred; Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or other Surgical Technician certifications preferred; Experienced Surgical Technician highly preferred; will consider training someone with strong LPN, Medical Assistant, or COA background; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required; Favorable result on background check required; Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work.
Also later "LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS" and "EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE". We'll combine into Requirements.
- Qualifications: The "QUALIFICATIONS" section with abilities: prioritize, plan, handle stress, manual dexterity, emotionally conscientious, etc. Also "Ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively..." etc. That's qualifications.
- Skills: Could be "SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY" (knowledge of software). Also maybe "Physical demands" could be a separate section? Not in allowed headings list; we could put under Qualifications or maybe as a separate section like "Physical Demands" but not allowed headings. The allowed headings are limited to those listed. We could include "Skills" for systems/technology and maybe also include physical demands under Skills? But better to follow allowed headings: Skills could cover systems/technology and maybe also physical demands? However physical demands is not a skill per se but could be included under Skills? Might be okay. But we need to avoid filler. We have concrete info about systems/technology: Amkai Charts Database, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. That's specific.
- Benefits: Not mentioned, so omit.
- Pay: Not mentioned, omit.
- Schedule: We have hours: PRN, office open Monday-Friday 6:00am-5:00pm, shifts within these hours, may need to work earlier/later as needed, no late nights, weekends, holidays, on-call. That's specific schedule info. So we can include Schedule section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Schedule.
Now we need to output HTML fragment with headings and - for lists,
for prose.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Do not include Job ID etc.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format as lists.
We must be careful not to omit any details. Let's extract all details.
From the posting:
- Job Title: Surgical Technician - PRN (not heading)
- Company: Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown
- Location: Elizabethtown, KY
- Hours: PRN
- Office hours: Monday-Friday 6:00am-5:00pm
- Shifts fall within these hours; may need to work earlier/later as needed.
- No late nights, weekends, holidays or on-call shifts.
- Summary (under SUMMARY): 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.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (list):
* Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification.
* Complies with HIPAA regulations.
* Ability to scrub all types of cases performed at the company.
* 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.A.P.I. program.
* Knowledge of central and sterile supply department.
* Opens all sterile packs according to sterile technique and prepares instruments as needed.
* 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.
* Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed.
* 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.
* Prepares for case according to Surgeon's preference card.
* Gathers supplies needed and anticipates needs for case.
* Assists in orientation of new staff when needed.
* Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
* Other duties as assigned.
- QUALIFICATIONS (list):
* Ability to prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of their practice.
* Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
* Needs manual dexterity to handle instruments.
* Must be emotionally conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the OR environment.
* Has the ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
* Above average organization skills.
* Able to effectively work within a team.
* Above average communication skills: verbal and written.
- EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* High School diploma or GED equivalent required
* Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred
* Experienced Surgical Technician is highly preferred. We will consider training someone with a strong LPN, Medical Assistant, or COA background.
- LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS:
* Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification preferred
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY:
* 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
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions.
* The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%).
* Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs.
* 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.
* Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
- Additional requirements from earlier "Requirements:" block:
* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required (note: BCLS similar to BLS; we have BLS required; we can note both)
* Favorable result on background check required
* Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States
Also note: "If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered." That's application instruction; we must remove application instructions per rules. So omit that.
Also EEO statement: remove.
Now we need to decide where to place each piece.
About the role: Use SUMMARY paragraph.
Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Requirements: Could include education/experience, licenses/credentials, background check, identity proof, BCLS/BLS, maybe also the "High School diploma or GED required", "Two years experience", "Experienced Surgical Technician highly preferred", "consider training someone with LPN/MA/COA". Also "Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required". Also "Favorable result on background check required". Also "Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work". Also "Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification preferred". Also "Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required". We'll combine.
Qualifications: The QUALIFICATIONS list (abilities, skills, organization, teamwork, communication).
Skills: SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (software proficiency). Could also include physical demands? But physical demands is not a skill; maybe we could add a separate section like "Physical Demands" but not allowed headings. Could we put under Skills? Might be okay but it's not a skill. However the instruction says use headings only from list; we could create a section "Physical Demands" but that's not in allowed list, so we should not. We could incorporate physical demands into Qualifications? But Qualifications already about abilities; physical demands could be considered a qualification. However the Qualifications section we have is about abilities like prioritize, handle stress, manual dexterity, emotional stability, schedule adherence, organization, teamwork, communication. Physical demands could be added there as additional qualification. But we must not invent or summarize away detail; we can add as bullet under Qualifications. That seems acceptable.
Alternatively we could create a separate section "Physical Demands" but not allowed;
- for lists,
for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. Do not include Job ID etc. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format as lists. We must be careful not to omit any details. Let's extract all details. From the posting: - Job Title: Surgical Technician - PRN (not heading) - Company: Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown - Location: Elizabethtown, KY - Hours: PRN - Office hours: Monday-Friday 6:00am-5:00pm - Shifts fall within these hours; may need to work earlier/later as needed. - No late nights, weekends, holidays or on-call shifts. - Summary (under SUMMARY): 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. - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (list): * Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification. * Complies with HIPAA regulations. * Ability to scrub all types of cases performed at the company. * 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.A.P.I. program. * Knowledge of central and sterile supply department. * Opens all sterile packs according to sterile technique and prepares instruments as needed. * 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. * Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed. * 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. * Prepares for case according to Surgeon's preference card. * Gathers supplies needed and anticipates needs for case. * Assists in orientation of new staff when needed. * Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment. * Other duties as assigned. - QUALIFICATIONS (list): * Ability to prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of their practice. * Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks. * Needs manual dexterity to handle instruments. * Must be emotionally conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the OR environment. * Has the ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner. * Above average organization skills. * Able to effectively work within a team. * Above average communication skills: verbal and written. - EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: * High School diploma or GED equivalent required * Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred * Experienced Surgical Technician is highly preferred. We will consider training someone with a strong LPN, Medical Assistant, or COA background. - LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS: * Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification preferred * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required - SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY: * 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 - PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. * The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). * Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. * 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. * Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary. - Additional requirements from earlier "Requirements:" block: * Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required (note: BCLS similar to BLS; we have BLS required; we can note both) * Favorable result on background check required * Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States Also note: "If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered." That's application instruction; we must remove application instructions per rules. So omit that. Also EEO statement: remove. Now we need to decide where to place each piece. About the role: Use SUMMARY paragraph. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Requirements: Could include education/experience, licenses/credentials, background check, identity proof, BCLS/BLS, maybe also the "High School diploma or GED required", "Two years experience", "Experienced Surgical Technician highly preferred", "consider training someone with LPN/MA/COA". Also "Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required". Also "Favorable result on background check required". Also "Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work". Also "Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification preferred". Also "Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required". We'll combine. Qualifications: The QUALIFICATIONS list (abilities, skills, organization, teamwork, communication). Skills: SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (software proficiency). Could also include physical demands? But physical demands is not a skill; maybe we could add a separate section like "Physical Demands" but not allowed headings. Could we put under Skills? Might be okay but it's not a skill. However the instruction says use headings only from list; we could create a section "Physical Demands" but that's not in allowed list, so we should not. We could incorporate physical demands into Qualifications? But Qualifications already about abilities; physical demands could be considered a qualification. However the Qualifications section we have is about abilities like prioritize, handle stress, manual dexterity, emotional stability, schedule adherence, organization, teamwork, communication. Physical demands could be added there as additional qualification. But we must not invent or summarize away detail; we can add as bullet under Qualifications. That seems acceptable. Alternatively we could create a separate section "Physical Demands" but not allowed;