Certified Surgical Technician - M-F 6am or 6:30am Start - No weekends, No evenings, NO CALL!

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities · Norfolk, VA

Posted 8/12/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit  www.eyecare-partners.com . Company:  Virginia Eye Consultants Job Title:  Certified Surgical Technician - PRN Department:  Ophthalmology Reports To:  ASC Manager Location:  This position is located in Norfolk, VA Pay:  Ranges from $25-35/hr DOE   Perks: Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance 401k + Employer Matching Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Paid Maternity Leave Optical Education Reimbursement Competitive Base Pay   SUMMARY Ability to assist 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   To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their certification.  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.  Has the ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.  Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program.  Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.  Assists in orientation of new staff when needed. 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, labels 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 dispose specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Ability to operate sterilizer, lights, suction, and other operating room equipment/ 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.  Ability to prep, drape and position the patient for surgery.  Prepares for case according to surgeon’s preference card.  Gathers supplies needed and anticipates needs for case.  Needs manual dexterity to handle instruments.  Must be emotionally conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the OR environment.  QUALIFICATIONS Ability prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of their practice. Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.  Above average organization skills. Able to effectively work within a team.  Complies with HIPAA regulations. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE   Minimum Required: High School diploma or GED Minimum Required: Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS   Minimum Required: Certification as a Surgical Technician preferred Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) required   SYSTEMS A ND TECHNOLOGY     Proficient in  Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook     LOCATION   This position  is located in  Norfolk, VA   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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