Allied Health - Certified Surgical Tech

McLendon Leadershi; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadership is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist surgeons and support sterile technique in the operating room.

You will prepare rooms with sterile instruments, pass instruments, monitor patient vitals, and document procedures in Epic to ensure accurate records and smooth surgical flow.

Ideal candidates have OR experience, strong sterile technique, and a collaborative mindset focused on patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating room settings.
• Proficient in sterile techniques and instrument handling.
• Ability to anticipate surgical needs and maintain sterile fields.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Manage inventory of surgical supplies.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with surgical teams for patient outcomes.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical support

Patient monitoring

Education

Surgical Technologist certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) assists surgeons during procedures, maintaining a sterile and efficient operating room. CSTs are integral to surgical flow, anticipating needs and ensuring instrument readiness in complex cases. The ideal candidate will have expertise in surgical procedures and sterile techniques, with experience in operating room settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Manage inventory of surgical supplies.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with surgical teams for patient outcomes.

This position is key to successful surgical outcomes and patient safety.