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Surgical Technologist, KU Eye & Surgery Center, Full or Part-time DAYs

Job ID: R-28301 Job Type: Full time Location: Prairie Village, Kansas
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Position Summary / Career Interest:

Join our Surgical department at the KU Eye Center located in Prairie Village, KS. We are willing to consider both full or part-time candidates. For more than 100 years, the Eye Center has offered the most advanced, evidenced-based eye and vision care. Our team provides the full spectrum of eye care services, from routine vision exams to advanced surgical procedures and breakthrough treatments for some of the most rare eye conditions. Surgical cases are performed on patients ages 16 and up and can include: Cataracts, Retina, Cornea Transplant, Glaucoma, Oculoplastic, Lasik & Refractive Surgery, Neuro-ophthalmology. In this role, you will be cross trained to other functions within the clinic including sterile processing, and front desk duties. We are willing to train a new graduate Surgical Technologist. Open positions start at 6:30am. Full-time positions are 4 - 10 hour shift and part-time positions will work 2 or 3 – 10 hour shifts. NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS!! Benefit eligible. The Surgical Technologist, under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Nurse Manager, handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the surgical procedure and is maintains constant vigilance of the sterile field.


Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
  • Takes responsibility for self and/or team accountabilities and instills sense of ownership in others to improve performance; looks for ways to improve individual and/or team performance.
  • Recognizes group dynamics and acts as a role modl by guiding others/team to modify one's communication style to suit different situations and audiences. - Recognizes, demonstrates and enables behaviors and attitudes necessary to ensure exceptional delivery of services.
  • Understands interests and concerns of other internal/cross-functional teams and incorporates their feedback into service/work processes.
  • Motivates self and actively engages team in achieving challenging goals and targets that are consistent with organizational direction; encourages others to overcome obstacles and achieve results.
  • Translates the organization's strategic priorities into clear goals and targets for the work group(s) to ensure organizational alignment.
  • Develops and re-prioritizes work plans for self and/or department by outlining clear steps to follow during unforeseen circumstances.
  • Takes actions to improve the relationships with and between others to create an effective working environment.
  • Creates and contributes to a positive environment where learning and knowledge sharing occurs regularly and both formally and informally within the organization and own department(s).
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience
  • High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • Certificate or Associate’s Surgical Tech degree OR 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist in lieu of the certificate or degree requirement.

Required Licensure and Certification
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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