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Surgical Technician

Bridgeview Eye Partners·Fort Wayne, Indiana

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 hours ago
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About the role

The Surgical Technician assists surgeons and nursing staff by preparing the operating room and passing sterile instruments during procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining aseptic conditions, managing surgical inventory, and cleaning the operating room post-procedure.

Are you a certified surgical technologist that has a passion for patient care? Do you have a desire to work in the healthcare field, but still have work/life balance - with NO nights, weekends, or holidays?

We are looking for difference makers to join our growing Ambulatory Surgery Center Team!

What We Offer

  • 6.5 paid holidays per year
  • Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k

The Surgical Scrub Technician assists the surgeon and nursing staff in rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the surgical center in accordance with established guidelines.

Essential responsibilities

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Prepare operating room, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled; and check to ensure equipment is in working order.
  • Assist surgeon and surgical staff during procedure by passing sterile instruments, supplies, sutures as needed and in such a manner so that their attention is not diverted from the operative field.
  • Observe strict aseptic technique throughout the entire procedure and reports breaks in technique to the circulating nurse and surgeon.
  • Isolate soiled or contaminated instruments and supplies to minimize the spread of infection.
  • Receive specimen and prepare it for laboratory.
  • Clean and restocking operating room following each procedure.
  • Maintain inventory of surgical supplies.
  • Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the Director of Nursing and Doctor(s).

Education and/Or experience

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Current certification in Cardiac Life Support is required.
  • Completion of Surgical Technician training program and minimum of one year related work experience in operating room is required. Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
  • Current Surgical Technology certification.
  • Membership in surgical specialty society encouraged.

Competencies

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Support and fulfill the mission of the organization.

Respond to organizational changes required to achieve strategic objectives.

Provide appropriate, timely, and comprehensive quality service. Demonstrate knowledge of department specific infection control, disaster, and safety policies.

Provide effective and appropriate communications with all persons served. Demonstrate listening skills, receive and deliver feedback, direction, and coaching in a respectful and professional manner.

Provide and maintain customer satisfaction.

Cultivate personal growth and development. Demonstrate initiative by seeking, or accepting new and additional responsibilities outside the realm of assigned duties.

Maintain internal and external standards for continuing education and/or certification. Identify and maintain required knowledge and skill sets to deliver quality service.

Support and maintain appropriate departmental goals. Use sound judgment in solving problems specific to work area. Demonstrate willingness to train new employees.

Provide a safe, functional, supportive and effective environment for all patients, staff members and other individuals utilizing CLI facilities. Protect patients from harm and report risk management concerns.

Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to work well under pressure/stressful situations in a fast paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines)

  • Physical
  • Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
  • Physical requirements: Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs from shoulder to overhead.
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.
  • The worker may be exposed to the following hazards:
  • Blood borne pathogens
  • Communicable diseases
  • Chemicals
  • Steam
  • Pressurized cylinders
  • Sharp objects
  • Moving parts of equipment

Personal development

  • Staff members are required to meet training expectations within the initial 90-day orientation period. This training includes instructional sessions on mechanical equipment, optical math, and optical physics, surgical technology, along with education on basic optical terminology and ocular diseases.
  • Obtaining certification in optometric/ophthalmic field is encouraged. MWEC will provide assistance to all employees eligible through the Employee Career Development Program.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, completion of a Surgical Technician training program, and at least one year of related operating room experience. Current Surgical Technology certification and Cardiac Life Support certification are also required.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Patient care
  • Problem solving
  • Inventory management
  • Infection control
  • Aseptic technique
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Specimen preparation
  • Surgical assistance
  • Operating room preparation
  • Cardiac life support
  • Sterile instrument handling

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Employee referral program

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Bridgeview Eye Partners

Bridgeview Eye Partners is a Management Service Organization that offers 30+ years of experience in building unparalleled excellence in the eyecare industry. Founded on a truly integrated patient care model, Bridgeview Eye Partners offers tremendous professional leadership,...

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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Market context

Indiana surgical tech roles stay steady

Surgical technician openings in Indiana are typically tied to ongoing operating room demand across hospitals and surgical centers. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with NBSTSA certification and experience supporting sterile technique, instrumentation, and fast-paced procedure teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any OR, sterile processing, or patient-care experience in your application.

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