PRN Surgical Technician - Ophthalmology - First shift, weekdays, NO weekends, evenings, or call!
Company: Cincinnati Eye Institute
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company: Cincinnati Eye Job
Title: Surgical Technician Department: Operating Room Reports To:
Charge Nurse Location: Ivy Point 601 Ivy Gateway Suite 301
Cincinnati, OH 45245 This is a PRN role, The hours of operation ar
6am-5pm M-F SUMMARY 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. QUALIFICATIONS Ability
to prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of
their practice. Ability to handle stress associated with
prioritizing multiple tasks. Needs manual dexterity to handle
instruments. Must be emotionally conscientious, orderly, and
emotionally stable to handle the OR environment. Has the ability to
adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and
in a cost effective manner. Above average organization skills. Able
to effectively work within a team. Above average communication
skills: verbal and written. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High School
diploma or GED equivalent required Two (2) years of hospital main
operating room experience preferred LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification preferred Basic
Life Support (BLS) certification required SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY To
perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge
of Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word Proficient in
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook PHYSICAL DEMANDS This
role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively
perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent
walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular
bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to
lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor
skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands
constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual
and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and
the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time.
Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary. 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.
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