Certified Surgical Technologist

About CCRS

California Center for Refractive Surgery (CCRS) is one of the most established refractive and cataract surgery practices on the West Coast. For more than 25 years, we have been at the forefront of vision correction — adopting new laser and lens-based technologies early, refining surgical technique through high-volume experience, and earning a patient base that includes professional athletes, public figures, and tens of thousands of everyday Southern Californians who simply wanted to stop reaching for their glasses each morning.

We perform thousands of LASIK, SMILE, EVO ICL, PRK, refractive lens exchange (RLE), and premium cataract procedures each year across our Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, and Pasadena locations. We are accredited and operate under the standards expected of a high-acuity surgical environment, but we deliberately keep the patient experience boutique — small surgical days, generous time per patient, and a team culture that values calm focus over churn.

We are looking for a Certified Surgical Technologist who takes pride in precision, sterile technique, and patient experience to join our surgical team based at our Pasadena office on East Colorado Boulevard, with rotation to our Sherman Oaks office on Van Nuys Boulevard as surgical schedules require.

About the Role

This is a hands-on surgical role for a CST who wants to grow deep expertise in refractive and lens-based ophthalmic surgery — not a general OR rotation. You will be a core member of the surgical team, working side-by-side with Dr. Lee and visiting surgeons on every case, and you will be trusted with the equipment and the sterile field that make the difference between a good outcome and a great one.

The right person for this job is meticulous without being slow, calm under pressure, and energized by repetition done at a high level. Refractive surgery rewards precision: a millimeter of patient positioning, a degree of microscope alignment, the speed at which the right speculum or cannula reaches the surgeon's hand — these are the details that compound into outcomes patients remember for the rest of their lives.

What You'll Do

Surgical Support

• Set up, maintain, and break down the sterile field for laser and lens-based refractive procedures (LASIK, SMILE, EVO ICL, PRK), refractive lens exchange, and routine and premium cataract surgery
• Anticipate and pass instruments efficiently throughout each case; keep room turnover fast and smooth on high-volume surgical days
• Prep patients pre-operatively, including positioning, draping, marking, and verifying surgical site, IOL power, or ICL sizing per surgeon protocol and the universal protocol time-out
• Assist with intraoperative documentation, specimen handling, and lens/implant verification
• Provide a reassuring presence for patients in the surgical suite — many are awake, anxious, and going through their first surgery of any kind

Equipment & Technology

• Operate ophthalmic surgical equipment, including femtosecond lasers, excimer lasers, phacoemulsification units, and surgical microscopes, in coordination with the surgeon and clinical team
• Perform daily start-up calibration, between-case checks, and end-of-day shutdown of laser and phaco platforms
• Coordinate with manufacturer field service representatives on preventive maintenance and any equipment issues

Sterile Processing & Compliance

• Decontaminate, inspect, package, and sterilize ophthalmic instruments using steam and other appropriate modalities
• Maintain instrument sterilization, biological monitoring, and load-record logs in accordance with AAAASF, CDPH, AAMI ST79, and CDC guidelines
• Support readiness for accreditation surveys and internal compliance audits
• Adhere to all HIPAA, OSHA, bloodborne pathogen, and infection-control policies

Inventory & Coordination

• Support inventory management of surgical supplies, IOLs, ICLs, viscoelastics, and pharmaceuticals; flag par-level issues before they become case-day problems
• Confirm next-day case carts, implant inventory, and special-order lenses against the surgical schedule
• Communicate clearly with the front office, counselors, and ophthalmic technicians to keep the patient flow smooth from check-in through discharge instructions

Logistics

• Travel between Pasadena and Sherman Oaks locations as needed to support the surgical schedule.

What You Bring

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (CAAHEP or ABHES)
• Current CST certification through NBSTSA
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• Strong understanding of aseptic technique, instrument identification, and OR workflow
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and perform fine motor tasks under magnification and surgical lighting
• Reliable transportation and willingness to rotate between Pasadena and Sherman Oaks offices
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced surgical environment

Who Thrives Here

• People who like routine done well — the same procedures, refined over thousands of repetitions
• Quiet professionals who communicate clearly and don't need recognition for doing things right
• Team players who notice what the surgeon needs before being asked, and who notice what the patient needs before being asked twice
• Lifelong learners — ophthalmology evolves quickly, and we invest in keeping our team at the leading edge

Why CCRS

• Work alongside a nationally recognized refractive surgeon and one of the highest-volume EVO ICL practices in the U.S.
• Deep, focused subspecialty experience that's portable across the industry
• No nights, no weekends, no on-call — Monday through Friday schedule
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between Pasadena and Sherman Oaks
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Free or discounted vision correction procedures for employees and immediate family
• Continuing education support, including conference attendance and manufacturer-led training on new laser and IOL platforms
• A tenured, low-turnover team — most of our clinical staff have been with us for many years
• Exposure to leading-edge ophthalmic technology in an environment that prioritizes craft over volume

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Surgical days typically concentrated mid-week, with clinic days and turnover responsibilities filling the balance
• Primary site Pasadena (2900 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107); rotation to Sherman Oaks (4954 Van Nuys Blvd., #200, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403) as needed

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32