Certified Scrub Tech

American Vision Partners; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Sick time

Continuing education funds

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support ophthalmology operating rooms across locations. The role requires CST certification, and graduates of accredited technologist programs are preferred. Expect a fast-paced environment with high volume and travel to partner sites as needed.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within AVP's expanding network of eye care centers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• CST certification required.
• Experience in a surgical environment; ophthalmology experience is a plus.
• Detail oriented, reliable, and able to multi-task.
• Flexible schedule Monday–Friday; travel to other locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room for surgery with equipment and supplies.
• Assist with washing, shaving and disinfecting the surgical site.
• Maintain sterile field and technique throughout procedures.
• Assist with draping, passing instruments, sutures and supplies.
• Support the surgeon by anticipating needs and ensuring availability of instruments.
• Help care for specimens and wound dressings.
• Assist patient transfer to and from the operating room.
• Support front desk with clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Surgical Technologist program graduate

Job description

Company Intro

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room for surgery, including gathering equipment and supplies, ensuring the operating room is in working order and sterilized for surgery
• Assists with washing, shaving and disinfecting of the surgical site
• Sets up and maintains the sterile field maintaining sterile technique at all times
• Assists with draping, sponging, retracting, passing sterile instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon, cut sutures, and perform other duties as requested by the surgeon
• Supports the surgeon by anticipating needs and have all necessary equipment and instruments available
• Assists in the care or disposal of specimens and wound dressing
• Helps with the transfer of the patient to and from the operating room
• Supports the front desk with answering phones, pulling charts, and other clerical tasks as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• CST Certification required
• Experience working in a surgical environment; Ophthalmology experience is a plus
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule Monday-Friday
• Travel to other locations may be required- travel time and mileage are paid benefits!

Benefits & Perks

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!