Denali Laser Surgical Tech (20833)

Summary

Hiring for our brand new, state of the art surgery center! 

The Laser Surgery Technician assists in providing safe, quality care for surgery patients.  Assists ophthalmologists during laser eye surgery. Provide post-laser care to patients following the Laser procedure. Assist in other medical procedures. Represents EHN in a professional, friendly manner at all times.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibility but will assist with orientation and training of new and/or less experienced employees.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Surgery Center Director/Administrator for surgery scheduling and patient care with clinic staff to ensure seamless continuum of care for patients.
• Prepare patients for and assist with laser eye surgery.
• Report to designation as assigned for all laser cases, assisting with surgery and other medical procedures.
• In consultation with treating laser surgeons, conduct pre-treatment dilation, pre-laser education and setting the laser controls per the surgeon preferences. Perform post-laser discharge instructions and intraocular pressure testing as needed.
• Ensure that supplies are ready for use; inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Program the laser; test and calibrate the lasers and assist the surgeon during procedure as assigned.
• Serve as a patient advocate by ensuring the patient’s comfort and safety during surgery; observe the patient’s condition; provide accurate, timely and effective communication regarding the patient’s condition to ASC Administrator, Charge RN, ophthalmologists, surgical staff, anesthesiologist/anesthetist, and administrative staff as appropriate.
• Responsible for interfacing with laser manufacturer field engineering service team to maintain laser; operation, inventory, and management of medical supplies as needed for treatment planning.
• Accurately collect all pertinent laser data and record in EHR.
• Assist patients between preoperative, laser suite through discharge.   
• Attend in-service programs as required.
• Ensure compliance with required laser safety programs and maintenance as needed on the laser.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all patients and staff; protect all patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical and equipment.
• Protect confidential patient information and use good judgment in sharing patient information in a manner that is consistent with patient care and current laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
• Adhere to all safety standards as established by OSHA, and apply all required safety precautions, including personal protective equipment (PPE).                                     
• Perform work in compliance with company policy, department procedures and regulatory requirements, including State and Federal laws and regulations.

Secondary Functions

Other duties which may be necessary or desirable to serve the patient and support the success of the department or the company overall.

Education and/or Experience; Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current BCLS Certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful performance of the essential job duties. Competency training annually to ensure proficient staff.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of ocular terminology, ocular anatomy, and physiology as well as ophthalmic instrumentation and testing procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to operate and troubleshoot a variety of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

• Must be computer literate with proficiency in Windows based programs.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow instructions in an accurate, through and timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task; must be organized and flexible to change course of work as circumstances dictate and be effectively responsive in emergency situations.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in busy or emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all persons contacted in the course of performing duties.
• Ability to complete mathematical calculation, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, equivalencies. 

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Manual/finger dexterity as necessary to perform daily job duties.
• Frequently required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; lift, push, pull and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects up to 100 pounds.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.                
• Frequently required to bend, squat, stoop, or twist.
• Frequently exposed to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluids.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EHN believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our overall success.  That contribution should not be limited by assigned responsibilities. This job description is designed to outline primary functions, qualifications, and job scope, but is not intended to limit the employee or EHN to only those job functions identified. EHN expects each employee to offer his or her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure superior customer service, quality patient care, and the success of our business.