Ophthalmic Surgical Tech - CST | Flexible Mon-Fri

American Vision Partners; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Pet insurance

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks a Surgical Technologist to join its ophthalmology-focused team. The role involves preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons with instruments and patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Strong CST certification, attention to detail, and reliable multi-tasking are essential. Flexible Monday–Friday scheduling and travel to other AVP locations may be required; AVP offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

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!

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

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Tools

CST Certification

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks a Surgical Technologist to join its ophthalmology-focused team. The role involves preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons with instruments and patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Strong CST certification, attention to detail, and reliable multi-tasking are essential. Flexible Monday–Friday scheduling and travel to other AVP locations may be required; AVP offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.