Our preferred candidate for this position will be a Certified Surgical Technician with 1 plus years of operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center

Shasta Eye Medical Group is searching for a patient focused Surgical Technician for our offices in Redding, Ca. - No late nights, No weekend hours, no major holidays, a robust benefits package and a team oriented working environment where you are seen, heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities

This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. Shasta Eye Medical Group is an ophthalmic practice with an optical dispensary and affiliated Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This unique and diverse group of doctors provides the most comprehensive vision care in California’s north state region. In addition to providing Comprehensive Ophthalmology, we offer sub specialists in Cornea, External Disease, Uveitis, Refractive Surgery, and Glaucoma. We strive to provide compassionate, comprehensive, state-of-the-art ophthalmic care in the north state region. We are committed to customer service, and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices, and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the manner in which our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor.

All of us at Shasta Eye Medical Group are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all.  It isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of caring, listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities. For more information, please visit our webpage at www.shastaeye.com

The Surgical Technician is responsible for assisting with the implementation of quality perioperative nursing care and cooperates as a team member with other members of the perioperative system as well as those within the medical and administrative systems. Participates as a member of the perioperative nursing staff in planning, policy formation, and decision making as it relates to the operating room.  

• Assists with the safe transportation of patients to an individual Operating Suite
• Assists with patient positioning in accordance with established standards
• Assures patient safety/privacy
• Consistently performs all scrub duties with efficiency and speed
• Responsible for verifying sterility of all supplies prior to use on the surgical field
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a sterile field
• Responsible for all surgical counts according to Center policy in conjunction with the circulating nurse
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs for instrumentation, suture, sponges, and other supplies according to technique, procedure, and other special requirements
• Assists with the maintenance and care of surgical specimens under the direction of the circulating nurse according to established Center policy
• Assists in the care/maintenance of all equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Assists with maintaining and updating physician preference cards
• Assists with case supply selection for next day’s surgical schedule
• Keeps the circulating nurse informed of case progress
• Assists with room turnover
• Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of supplies, equipment and services within the goals of the Center
• Serves as public relations liaison for the Center with patients, physicians and business representatives in the clinical areas
• Participates in appropriate meetings and committees
• Participates and supports research and improvement studies that can make meaningful contributions to the quality and economy of nursing services
• Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program
• Participates in adverse incident reporting program
• Performs daily biological testing of each autoclave
• Maintains accurate logs of each biological test
• Accepts deliveries from outside vendors as needed

• High School Graduate or GED
• One (1) year Clinical experience in the perioperative setting preferably in an ambulatory surgical setting
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist training program preferred
• CORT preferred
• BLS competent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work as a team player.
• Excellent math skills that allow for precise work (basic algebraic equations and monetary calculations).
• Strong organization and problem solving skills, proficient with Microsoft applications

In Turn We Will Provide:

• Benefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401k and short and long term disability.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Paid parking where applicable.
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected.
• Clear career ladder opportunities.
• Compensation range $23.00/Hr-$32.00/Hr. 

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