Ophthalmic surgical tech jobs focus on a highly precise subset of surgical care, supporting cataract, retinal, corneal, and glaucoma procedures that require exact instrument handling and a steady command of microscopic technique. Salaries for ophthalmic scrub techs typically range from $50,000 to $74,000 annually, with higher compensation at high-volume ambulatory surgery centers specializing exclusively in eye care.
Employers look for CST certification or equivalent ophthalmic tech credentialing, familiarity with phacoemulsification systems, and experience managing delicate ophthalmic instrument sets. Ambulatory and same-day surgery environments dominate this specialty, and candidates with prior ASC experience are consistently preferred.
Hiring activity is strongest in Florida, California, and the Southeast, where USPI and Surgical Care Affiliates operate large networks of ophthalmic-focused surgery centers with ongoing recruitment needs.
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