Pre/Post Operative Support Technician
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Pre/Post Operative Support Technician St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Pre/Post Operative Support Technician to support our Ambulatory Surgery Center team. This position plays an important role in both patient care and surgical readiness. Responsibilities include assisting with pre-operative and post-operative patient flow, supporting surgery chart preparation, verifying cataract lens selections, and assisting with lens inventory processes.The ideal candidate is organized, calm under pressure, comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical environment, and understands the importance of accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork.
Position SummaryThis is a key support role within the ASC that requires a balance of patient-facing responsibilities, documentation support, surgical preparation, and inventory accuracy. The Pre/Post Operative Support Technician helps ensure patients move safely through the surgical experience while also supporting the behind-the-scenes processes that allow surgery days to run smoothly, efficiently, and accurately.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with pre-operative patient check-in and patient flow on surgery days
- Support post-operative patient care, including charting and documentation assistance
- Safely transport patients by wheelchair from the ASC to their driver after surgery
- Prepare surgery charts for upcoming surgical cases
- Review and QA surgical chart information to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Verify cataract surgery lens selections prior to surgery
- Pull lenses daily after lens selections have been verified
- Accurately enter lens information into the appropriate system
- Assist with lens inventory organization and management
- Help receive, organize, and stock supplies as needed
- Communicate effectively with the ASC, biometry, nursing, and surgical teams
- Support overall ASC flow, readiness, and patient experience
- Follow established policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards
- Escalate concerns or discrepancies promptly to the appropriate leader
The Benefits of working for St. Luke's
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Opportunity to build a career with a longstanding, reputable organization
- Leadership and Career Advancement opportunities
- Competitive wages ($20 - $23 per hour)
- Weekends and Holidays off
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug and Smoke Free WorkplaceWe participate in the E-Verify Program
Requirements:
Qualifications
- Prior healthcare, surgical, ophthalmology, or ASC experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
- Comfortable working with patients in a clinical setting
- Ability to safely assist with wheelchair transport
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to multitask in a busy surgical environment
- Basic computer skills required
- Must be dependable, organized, and committed to patient safety
Preferred Experience
- Ophthalmology or surgery center experience
- Experience with surgical chart preparation
- Inventory or supply management experience
- Familiarity with lens inventory or surgical implant tracking