Cincinnati Eye Institute·Cincinnati, Ohio
The Surgical Technician assists in surgical operations under the supervision of medical professionals and helps maintain the organization and daily function of the operating room. Responsibilities include preparing instruments, anticipating the needs of the surgeon, and ensuring compliance with established standards.
601 Ivy Gateway Suite 301 Cincinnati, OH 45245
This is a PRN role, The hours of operation ar 6am-5pm M-F
Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of Surgeons, Registered Nurses and Surgical Assistants. Assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and company policies and procedures. Assists the Nurses and Surgeons in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification.
Complies with HIPAA regulations.
Ability to scrub all types of cases performed at the company.
Ability to anticipate the needs of the Surgeon and has equipment, medical gases and supplies readily available for all procedures.
Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program.
Knowledge of central and sterile supply department.
Opens all sterile packs according to sterile technique and prepares instruments as needed.
Helps prepare Operating Room by setting up surgical instruments, ensuring equipment works properly, labeling sterile solutions.
Helps gather supplies and equipment in the room.
Maintains record on field of medication used intra-operatively, specimens retrieved, tissue implanted, implants, liquids or chemicals on field.
Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgical assistants.
May hold retractors, cut suture, help count sponges, needles or blades if applicable.
Prepares, cares for and disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
Operates sterilizer, lights, suction, and other Operating Room equipment and diagnostic equipment.
Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed.
Helps clean and restock operating room.
Assists with any technical function under supervision of system to carry out a safe operation.
Preps, drapes and positions the patient for surgery.
Prepares for case according to Surgeon’s preference card.
Gathers supplies needed and anticipates needs for case.
Assists in orientation of new staff when needed.
Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
Other duties as assigned.
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
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.
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with two years of hospital main operating room experience preferred. Certification as a Surgical Technician and Basic Life Support certification are also required.
Market context
Support-services roles in Ohio are often tied to steady patient-facing operations, so employers typically look for dependable candidates who can handle long shifts, flexible scheduling, and direct exposure to blood and needles. These jobs can be competitive because the requirements are straightforward but the work is physically demanding and schedule-sensitive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm you can meet the shift and comfort-level expectations before applying.
