PLASTIC SURGERY FIRM SEEKS AN OUTSTANDING SURGICAL TECHNICIAN TO JOIN OUR TEAM

Under the direction of the Office Manager, the Surgical Technician performs a variety of tasks before, during and after procedures by supporting the needs of the surgeon while maintaining a sterile, patient friendly environment.

This position does not provide medical advice nor practices medicine.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

Supports the day-to-day needs of the Medical Staff (to include Doctors, Nurses, and other Surgical Technicians) for center.

Creates a strong communication channel with office doctors in order to proactively and effectively service their needs.

Prepare instruments, equipment and appropriate narcotics needed for surgical procedures. 

Maintain the proper patient flow in order to maximize customer satisfaction.

Clean and sterilize operating room and instruments after a procedure in a timely manner.

Effectively communicates pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.

Observe and maintain compliance with all OSHA guidelines including hazard communication, MSDS, and PPE requirements.

Performs a variety of administrative tasks such as chart documentation, completing consent paperwork, processing medical clearances when a nurse is not present, creating daily surgery assignments, daily 24 hour patient call back list, and verifies completion daily.

Responsible for maintaining inventory system of surgical supplies and ordering supplies as needed.

Assist and provide services requested/required by the surgeon during a procedure while utilizing aseptic techniques.

Applies proper post operative dressings to patients with patient comfort in mind.

Masters techniques in suture removal.

Takes proper before and after procedure photos and inventories them on company media drive.

Works with all office staff to ensure that opportunities to understand and meet Patients’ current and future desires for procedures are maximized.

  Upholds and presents a polished, professional image at all times, to include, attire, verbal communications, and job performance. 

Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork in managing the needs of the Medical Staff and Front Office Staff.

Models corporate values and “do whatever it takes” approach to achieve organizational objectives  without compromising medical care, patient experience, or fiscal responsibility.

Acts with integrity to maintain patient confidentiality and maximize doctor and patient satisfaction.

May be cross-trained to fulfill the responsibilities of other team members.

Performs related duties and activities as requested.

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:



Knowledge, Skills & Abilities



Completion of a surgical technician program from an accredited institution.

Surgical technician certification is preferred.

Proven to be extremely reliable with minimal supervision.

Ability to quickly establish rapport within all levels of the organization.

Current CPR and AED certification.

Excellent communication of the English language (spoken and written).

Communication skills in the Spanish language (spoken) is preferred.

Exceptional customer service skills and a motivating, positive attitude.

Ability to discern when to make decisions in a real-time environment vs. when to seek approval.

Works well under pressure and does not waiver in working as a team

Comfortable asking for help when needed

Exercises sound decision making

Commitment to ethical conduct