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As a Surgery Scrub Technician, your strong detail orientation and multi-tasking skills will be valuable in our fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will utilize your knowledge and skills to ...

Surgical Scrub Tech USPI Oro Valley Surgical Suites is seeking a motivated Surgical Scrub Tech to join our team. Oro Valley Surgical Suites is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the ...

AZ · On-site

$2.2K/wk

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How much do scrub jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for scrub in Arizona is $34.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.40 and $43.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a scrub?

A Scrub job typically refers to a healthcare position, often in surgical settings, where the individual assists surgeons and medical teams by maintaining a sterile environment, handling surgical instruments, and ensuring patient safety during procedures. Scrub techs or surgical technologists work alongside nurses and doctors to prepare operating rooms and support medical staff. They play a critical role in infection control and efficient surgical operations.

What does a scrub do in an operating room?

A typical day for a Scrub involves preparing the operating room, arranging surgical instruments and supplies, assisting the surgical team during procedures by passing instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment throughout operations. Scrubs actively anticipate the needs of surgeons, manage specimen handling, and help with post-operative cleanup and equipment restocking. They work closely with registered nurses, surgeons, and anesthesia providers to ensure smooth surgical workflows. The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, requiring diligence, communication, and flexibility to adapt to the needs of each unique procedure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a scrub?

To thrive as a Scrub (Surgical Technologist), you need in-depth knowledge of sterile techniques, surgical procedures, and human anatomy, usually attained through completion of an accredited surgical technology program and certification (such as CST). Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterilization equipment, and operating room protocols is essential. Attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are key soft skills for success. These skills ensure patient safety, efficient surgery flow, and effective support to surgeons and operating room staff.

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Infographic showing various Scrub job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 18% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $70,938 per year, or $34.1 per hour.

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American Vision Partners rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. 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 are focused on building the nations largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.
At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!
As a Surgery Scrub Technician, your strong detail orientation and multi-tasking skills will be valuable in our fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will utilize your knowledge and skills to support all surgeries including pre-op preparation, patient transportation, sterilization, patient discharge, as well as other support duties.

  • Prepares operating room for surgery, including gathering equipment and supplies, ensuring the operating room is in working order and sterilized for surgery

  • Assists with washing, shaving and disinfecting of the surgical site

  • Sets up and maintains the sterile field maintaining sterile technique at all times

  • Assists with draping, sponging, retracting, passing sterile instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon, cut sutures, and perform other duties as requested by the surgeon

  • Supports the surgeon by anticipating needs and have all necessary equipment and instruments available

  • Assists in the care or disposal of specimens and wound dressing

  • Helps with the transfer of the patient to and from the operating room

  • Supports the front desk with answering phones, pulling charts, and other clerical tasks as needed



  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

  • Experience working in a surgical environment; Ophthalmology experience is a plus

  • Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • This is a Safety Sensitive position


Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!


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