Instrument Tech

About the Company

American Vision Partners (AVP) partners with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country, integrating best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care. 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 operate over 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California, and Texas, including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

About the Role

As an Instrument Technician, your strong detail orientation and multitasking skills will be valuable in our fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will be responsible for cleaning, organizing, wrapping, and sterilizing instrumentation while ensuring all equipment is maintained optimally.

Responsibilities

• Report any malfunctioning equipment/instruments to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g., shelves, counters, equipment).
• Adhere to sterilization process policies and procedures.
• Clean, wrap, maintain, and sterilize each item according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Inspect instruments for damage and defects; lubricate items as required.
• Determine whether each item is in good working condition.
• Sort and arrange items into proper trays according to established policy/procedure.
• Wrap trays and individual items according to established policy/procedure.
• Accurately label each item with name and date.
• Correctly operate sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment (e.g., position items correctly in sterilizer, select proper cycle, seek assistance when needed).
• Check equipment indicators for proper functioning.
• Perform required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintain logs according to established policy/procedure.
• Maintain all logs in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintain inventory levels and accurate records.
• Perform weekly inspections of all sterile items in the facility.
• Check for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replace items as necessary.
• Place items in correct location.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
• Maintain/update the instrument tray inventory list.
• Accurately document count of instruments loaned/returned to outside sources.
• Clean autoclave in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
• Assist with operating room turnovers and close-of-day activities.
• Assist coworkers with daily preparation for the next day’s surgery schedule.
• Ensure processes are in place to track load information for investigative purposes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience with surgical instruments and sterilization techniques preferred.
• ASC experience preferred.
• Ophthalmology experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Significant eye care discounts.
• Child care assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Continuing education funds.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Sick time.
• Opportunities for growth.