Vantage Surgical Coordinator

Vantage surgical outsourcing coordinators are trained to be a knowledgeable, helpful and experienced extra set of hands in the operating room. On surgery day, the Surgical Coordinator will:

• Check supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
• Assist scrubs with gowns and gloves
• Assist staff with the opening of sterile products
• Prepare surgical products before the procedure to ensure maximum efficiency
• Clean and flush phaco and irrigation/aspiration handpieces between patients and before sterilization procedures
• Assist other members of the OR team with cleaning and prepping of room for the next patient

Vantage surgical coordinators are professionals. All necessary screenings and background checks are performed by Vantage Outsourcing during the hiring process. After an employee has completed the required screening process, they are approved to take the additional training to become expert in using and maintaining all ophthalmic instrument company products. The Vantage surgical coordinator's training includes:

• Phacoemulsication pump styles and fluidics
• Phacoemulsication knowledge and troubleshooting
• Chemistry and functionality of viscoelastics
• Ophthalmic surgical procedures
• Sterilization techniques and protocol
• Ophthalmic surgical instrumentation
• Intraocular lenses
• Blood-borne pathogens
• Age-specific competency requirements
• Anatomy and physiology of the eye
• YAG laser safety