Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center has been a trusted name in private medical practice for over 25 years, specializing in advanced laser vision correction, cataract correction, and cutting-edge replacement lenses.
This position works under the direction of the Surgery Center Director to provide patient care while functioning as the Pre/Post Op Assistant/Sterilization Processing. Requires caring, responsible, and empathetic person who will be involved in assisting the RNs with patient care in an ambulatory setting and to maintain working knowledge of surgical instruments, their care, maintenance, and cleaning. The Pre/Post Op Assistant/Sterilization Processing will be an advocate for the patient’s needs by collaborating with the patient and the surgery center team to ensure the patient is comfortable. . Must be able to recognize surgical equipment malfunction and be able to perform troubleshooting. Is aware of routine preventive maintenance and oversees surgical instruments on a routine basis. Must be aware of and utilize acceptable concepts of sterile technique and aseptic technique.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the RNs with working up patients and preparing them for surgery.
- Assist patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
- Verifies patient information, enters, and updates data to maintain records and databases in an efficient, organized, and confidential manner; establishes and maintains files and records.
- Assist with discharging patients and giving them the information needed to follow after surgery.
- Clean and disinfect the patient’s carts and other non-critical supplies used during surgery.
- Stock sterile supply room.
- Serve and protect the Surgery Center to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following the standards and procedures and complying with legal and HIPPA regulations.
- Cross-train and backup for the Sterilization Processor.
- Assist during surgeries operating the Phaco equipment.
- Sets up and prepares autoclave for day's use - assures proper functioning and proper exposure specifications.
- Checks availability of sterile instruments for day's use.
- Checks sterile processing area and decontamination area for cleanliness prior to days scheduled cases.
- Receive, clean, and process instruments, equipment, and reusable supplies.
- Ensure that all items are free of any bio burden and neatly assemble them for use.
- Ensure that all instruments, supplies, and equipment are sterilized per manufacturer's recommendations for use as required.
- Following the conclusion of surgical cases, will assist the circulating R.N. in "closing" the O.R. including cleaning,restocking, preparation for the next day's O.R. cases, disposal of trash, soiled laundry bagged and removed and assuring the next day's IOL availability. The O.R. should be left neat, clean, and ready for immediate use.
- Responsible for compiling and sterilizing packs, instrument trays, packaging and wrapping necessary instruments and items necessary for certain procedures along with their sterilization.
- Responsible for end-of-week cleaning. Checks expiration dates on packages and wraps instruments and other items for sterilization.
- Check expiration dates on instruments and supplies in OR and instruments upstairs monthly.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties and tasks as assigned.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Medical Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or prior healthcare experience
- One year sterile processing experience preferred
- Minimum one year of proven effective customer service skills with an exceptional ability to listen.
- Good written and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with strong prioritization skills.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; operate standard office equipment; and work well independently or as a team.
- Create a safe, sterile, and effective work environment.
- Must be organized, professional, and be patient focused.
- Must adhere to HIPAA regulations by keeping patient information confidential.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of employment. Re-certification required.
- Walk and stand for extended periods of time required.
- Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Management of multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Basic typing skills.
- Strong computer, organizational, time management and communication skills.
- Attention to detail is a must.
- Positive attitude.
- BLS certified (onsite training provided).
We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, 401(k) match, flexible spending account, holiday pay, vacation, and sick/personal time off.
If you are interested in joining our surgical team, please submit your resume to www.mattaxneuprater.com/contacts/careers.
EOE
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Medical: 1 year (Required)
- Ambulatory surgery center: 1 year (Preferred)
- Sterile processing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
