Surgical Technician

The Greater New Bedford Surgical and Laser Center was opened in 1986 with the express purpose of rendering high quality, state-of-the-art eye surgery to patients of all ages, especially those with cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease, or corneal disease. We also do oculoplastic procedures. The center is designed specifically with the needs of the patient and their family in mind, and the entire process, from initial examination in our clinics in the Eye Health Vision Centers upstairs to the final surgical outcome, is conducted in a pleasant and comfortable environment.

The Surgical Technician prepares and maintains the surgical center to ensure it is in good working order.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Participates in the surgery by providing sterile instruments to the surgeon.
• Follows regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
• Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
• May be required to transport patient to and from the operating room.
• Must have a clear understanding of company policies including the company manual.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional Customer Experience – Understands and anticipates customer needs, takes action to meet customer’s needs. Strives to exceed customer expectations
• Proactive- Keep others informed. Ask for help when needed, brings service challenges to supervisor
• Drive for Results – Strives for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Focus on Efficiency – Utilizes technology, innovation, and process improvements to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Teamwork- Participates as a team member and establishes strong working relationships with teammates and across the organization
• Celebrates Change- Receptive to new ideas and responds to changes with flexibility and optimism.
• Continues Learning and Improvement- Acknowledges own strengths and development needs and works to strengthen capabilities

Education and Experience:· High school diploma or equivalent.

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, Standing, Bending, Reaching, Stooping, Walking and Lifting
• Ability to see, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks
• Driving independently to other facilities

Our full-time employment package offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance begins first day of the month following date of hire
• FSA and HSA
• Paid long-term disability (LTD)
• Paid LIFE and AD&D insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• 401k Plan
• Career growth and leadership development

We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of our clinical groups will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression, other dimensions of diversity or common human decency. We value diversity in thought and culture and welcome highly skilled, capable, competent, collegial members to our team. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.