*Must Have Surgical Technician Experience**

At Vision Innovation Partners, we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values – PATIENTS. 

We are currently seeking a high-energy, professional, team player for our part-time Surgical Technician role to join our outstanding team at Carroll County Eye Surgery Center in Westminster, MD. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional people skills, is organized, and enjoys a fast-paced environment. We are willing to provide on-the-job training to the right candidate! 

• Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure.
• Take care of specimens, prepare, check, monitor medications, and assist with dressings.
• Set up a sterile and sanitary environment and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures.
• Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables to prevent injury.
• Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies.
• Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments.
• Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Patient First mindset in providing the highest level of care.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols and standards.
• Monitor sterilization processes and maintain accurate records of sterilization procedures.
• Required to work two to three days from 6 am to 5 pm, depending on the surgery schedule. 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification as a surgical technologist preferred.
• A current Basic Life Support certificate is required.
• Ability to interact comfortably with a high volume of patients, families, and staff in a stressful environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the operating room's operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

$20.00 - $24.00 an hour

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as, but not limited to full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, annual educational reimbursement, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.