OB Surgical Tech: Precise OR Support (PRN Flexible)

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN Flexible scheduling

401(k) With Matching

Competitive pay

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the perioperative team. The role involves preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and assisting with procedures to support patient care and OR efficiency.

The position requires training in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing, with an Associate degree preferred; BCLS required and CST preferred. Strong infection control, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room, ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are organized and sterile.
• Assists the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments, ensuring sterilization, inspection, and assembly per protocol.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods for safety and comfort.
• Maintains physician preference cards and ensures supplies are ready for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes instruments following protocols.
• Restocks supplies and ensures rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with policies.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Sterilization methods

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Technical School/Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

0-2 years operating room experience

Job description

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the perioperative team. The role involves preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and assisting with procedures to support patient care and OR efficiency.

The position requires training in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing, with an Associate degree preferred; BCLS required and CST preferred. Strong infection control, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential.