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Company : Southgate Surgery Center

Job Title : Ophthalmic Technician

Department : Ophthalmology

Reports To : Charge Nurse

Location : This position is located in Southgate MI and would work 2-4 days / week - DAY SHIFT NO WEEKENDS NO EVENINGS NO CALL!

SUMMARY

An Ophthalmic Technician / Surgical Aide is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in monitoring vital signs and transporting patients.

• Maintains aseptic technique at all times. Observes for any break in technique.
• Care properly for contaminated items.
• Assists in stocking OR supplies.
• Stocks and maintains adequate inventory of surgical supplies.
• Checks equipment such as sterilizer refrigerator temperature etc. each surgical day and documents on monthly log sheet.
• Assists each area as requested.
• Assists in pre-op assessment.
• Discontinues Hep-Locks.
• Assists in post-op instruction review with patient.
• Acts under the direct supervision of the nurse.
• Performs fingerstick blood sugar.
• Documentation in medical record of results (i.e. BS VS etc.)
• Assists physician during laser procedures.
• Reports pertinent observation and reactions regarding patients to the nurses and / or physician.
• Identifies patient and family teaching needs and initiates intervention to meet needs.
• Maintains and promotes a positive safe environment for patients and co-workers.
• Assists with or initiates emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients condition.
• Monitors levels of inventory in accordance with desired quantities.
• Attends departmental meetings and in-service education and shows responsibility for own professional practice and on-going education.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies and medication and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

SYSTEMS A ND TECHNOLOGY

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

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Employment Type : Gig

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1