Scrub Tech

As a Scrub Tech at American Vision Partners, your primary responsibilities will include preparing the operating room for surgery, ensuring that all equipment is sterile and ready for use, assisting the surgeon during procedures by passing instruments, and maintaining the sterile field throughout surgeries. You will also prepare patients for operations, manage specimen care, and may assist with clerical tasks when needed. All of this is critical to ensuring the safety and success of surgical procedures at our facilities.

To apply for the Scrub Tech position at American Vision Partners, you need a High School Diploma or GED and must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program. While experience in a surgical setting is required, having prior ophthalmology experience will give you an edge. We look for candidates who are detail-oriented, reliable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, along with excellent communication skills.

While previous experience in ophthalmology is considered a plus for the Scrub Tech role at American Vision Partners, it is not mandatory. What matters more is your surgical technologist background and your ability to thrive in a surgical environment. We provide training and support to familiarize you with our specific practices and procedures.

As a Scrub Tech at American Vision Partners, you'll work in a fast-paced and high-volume surgical environment. Our culture promotes teamwork and collaboration, focusing on providing the best patient care. You will handle diverse tasks, from technical duties during surgeries to supporting front desk operations, all aimed at ensuring exceptional patient experiences.

American Vision Partners offers a comprehensive benefits package for Scrub Tech employees, including medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, PTO, and sick time. We prioritize the health, happiness, and growth of our employees, making AVP a fantastic place to build your career.

When responding to this question, detail your hands-on experience during surgical procedures, emphasizing your adherence to sterile techniques. Mention specific practices you follow to ensure that the sterile field remains intact, such as always being mindful of equipment, maintaining distance from non-sterile areas, and being proactive about potential breaches.

To answer this, describe your approach to prioritization by emphasizing your organizational skills and ability to multitask. Discuss how you assess urgent surgical needs versus routine tasks and provide examples from past experiences where you effectively managed your priorities in a surgical setting.

Share a detailed response that outlines the specific actions you take to prepare an operating room for surgery, which could include checking and gathering necessary surgical instruments, ensuring sterility of all items, and setting up monitoring equipment. Include any practices you've learned that help enhance efficiency or safety.

When addressing this question, recount a specific experience where you faced high pressure during a surgical procedure. Discuss what challenges arose and how your timely actions or support helped the surgical team respond effectively, showcasing your ability to remain calm and focused under stress.

Highlight your communication skills by discussing how you interact with surgeons and other team members during operations. Explain the importance of clear, concise communication, and give examples of how you relay critical information or coordinate actions with the team to ensure a smooth surgical process.

Outline your commitment to patient safety and comfort by discussing actions such as thorough pre-operative checks, addressing patient concerns, ensuring they are positioned correctly, and providing reassurance during the procedure. Share how post-operative care helps in achieving patient satisfaction.

Discuss your ongoing professional development efforts, mentioning any certifications, workshops, or courses you have taken recently. Highlight how staying informed about technological advances in surgery is important for your role as a Scrub Tech, demonstrating your commitment to continuous improvement.

This question allows you to showcase your technical knowledge. Provide specifics about the surgical instruments you have experience with, explaining your comfort level and proficiency. Discuss how your familiarity with different instruments increases efficiency during surgeries.

Address your conflict resolution skills by providing an example of a past situation where you handled disagreements professionally. Detail how you approached the situation, focused on collaboration, and maintained a positive working environment, while also prioritizing the outcome of the surgical procedure.

Express passion for patient care and team collaboration as your main motivations. Explain how working at a leading organization like American Vision Partners inspires you to enhance your skills and contribute positively to the surgical team, emphasizing your desire to make a difference in patients’ lives.