Surgical Technician

Laser Eye Center
SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
Roaming position 50% of the time

As SoCal’s original Laser Eye Center™, we have grown to become the most trusted name in refractive and cataract surgery. We are proud to have accomplished over 200,000 successful procedures, building a lasting community of friends with good vision.

ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Surgical Technician to deliver the full range of company services to patients including, but not limited to, refractive, cataract, PTG, and dry eye treatments. Position is dynamic and roles will vary between surgical tech duties as well as patient counselor focused services. Responsibilities include direct and indirect patient care, medical records management, recovery support, maintaining the medical space, coordinating with doctors as well as maintain communication with immediate supervisor at all times. It is of the upmost importance that the candidate respect patient privacy and adheres to respective regulations.

DAILY TASKS
 Assist as surgical tech:
o Complete the necessary arrangements for OR prior to surgical procedure by testing and cleaning equipment, ensuring sterilization and proper set up of equipment
o Ensure proper handling of delicate lasers and equipment before, during and after procedures
o Remove, clean, disinfect and/or sterilize all equipment after surgical procedure
o Return equipment to clean in proper order ready to use; Ensure unused disposables are returned to stock and all equipment is put away
o Bring any defective materials to the attention of Quality Assurance
o Process all paperwork (i.e. Work Orders, Purchase Orders, and Inventory) in a timely and accurate manner
o Prep patients as well as provide pre- and post-op instructions for all company services
o Store, date and rotate supplies according to company policy
 Assist in clinic duties as a patient counselor upon Surgeon request:
o Obtain chief complaint and last visit information
o Obtain Visual Acuity, auto refraction, topography, orbscan/Pentacam; OCT & ASCAN in the case of cataract patients
o Consult with patients to inform them about their procedure
o Input initial patient data from consultation in the computer
o Perform upkeep of exam rooms to ensure they are neat and clean in appearance
o Liaise with patients including returning calls, proactively following up with no show or cancelled surgery for rescheduling, or attending to will call backs to try and schedule surgery
 Work in conjunction with on-site doctors on matters related to patient care including supporting in translation
 Maintain open communication with immediate supervisor at all times
 Daily check of voicemails and e-mails as per company policy to ensure timely communication
 Provide excellent customer service at all times, arriving to cases on time and prepped
 Attend meetings and trainings, as may be required

QUALIFICATIONS
 Team player, able to handle multiple tasks under challenging deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy
 Strong work ethic including setting and achieving goals; Able to work under pressure and to be held directly accountable
 Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish
 Dependable multi-tasker, able to contribute in across a wide range of tasks in a fast-paced environment with consistency and follow through
 Positive attitude supporting an open professional environment
 Professional and respectful in treatment of patients and coworkers
 Ability to operate office equipment
 Exceptional customer service skills
 Ability to work flexible hours with an on-call schedule

Laser Eye Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.31 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road