Surgical Scrub Tech

Chris Baily; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Avenue Surgical Facility is seeking a skilled Scrub Tech for either part-time or full-time support in an ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgical environment. The role requires meticulous sterile technique, strong instrument knowledge, and the ability to maintain seamless flow during office-based procedures.

Must have completed an accredited Surgical Technology program, with NYS certification preferred and BLS certified; minimum 2 years scrub experience especially in ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current New York State Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years scrub experience; ophthalmology or oculoplastic experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sterile field setup, maintenance, and rapid turnover in an office surgical suite.
• Familiarity with delicate periocular and microsurgical instrumentation.
• Experience with electrosurgical devices, bipolar cautery, and fine tissue handling.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and maintain seamless operative flow.
• Comfortable assisting in procedures performed under local anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care.
• High degree of accountability and commitment to ethics, discretion, and clinical excellence.
• Experience with blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, ectropion and entropion repair, lesion excision, and minor reconstructive procedures.
• Knowledge of instrument sterilization protocols and documentation standards for accredited office-based surgery

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Team coordination

Office-based surgical workflow

Blepharoplasty knowledge

Education

Surgical Technology program completion

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

Oculoplastic instruments

Electrosurgical devices

Bipolar cautery

Job description

Job Description Fifth Avenue AAAASF-accreditated office based surgical facility, looking for an either part-time or full-time Scrub Tech to join our dynamic team.Candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge of ophthalmic and oculoplastic instrumentation and operative workflow, with meticulous attention to sterile technique and patient safety in an office-based surgical environment.

Position Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Current New York State Surgical Technologist certification preferred
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years scrub experience; ophthalmology or oculoplastic experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in sterile field setup, maintenance, and rapid turnover in an office surgical suite
• Familiarity with delicate periocular and microsurgical instrumentation
• Experience with electrosurgical devices, bipolar cautery, and fine tissue handling
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and maintain seamless operative flow
• Comfortable assisting in procedures performed under local anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care
• High degree of accountability and commitment to ethics, discretion, and clinical excellence
• Experience with blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, ectropion and entropion repair, lesion excision, and minor reconstructive procedures
• Knowledge of instrument sterilization protocols and documentation standards for accredited office-based surgery