Certified Surgical Technologist — OR Scrub & Asepsis Pro

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. You will maintain aseptic technique, scrub multiple specialty areas, and arrange the necessary instruments and supplies for each case.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of a surgical technology program or LVN/LPN program, and BLS certification. Prior OR experience is preferred and full-time status is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program required.
• BLS required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care and assistance in the OR under the supervision of a professional nurse.
• Establishes and maintains sterile field; passes instruments and sutures to physician.
• Scrubs and assists in multiple specialty areas as needed (e.g., Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Robotics).
• Ensures proper handling of instruments, equipment, and specimens; adheres to universal precautions.
• Maintains sterile technique and supports team planning and execution.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Team collaboration

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Technology program

LVN/LPN program

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. You will maintain aseptic technique, scrub multiple specialty areas, and arrange the necessary instruments and supplies for each case.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of a surgical technology program or LVN/LPN program, and BLS certification. Prior OR experience is preferred and full-time status is offered.