Operating Room Tech - Full Time - Up to $80,000/YR + Bonuses!

ConnectedHealth; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedHealth in Gallup, NM is seeking an Operating Room Technician to support surgical teams in a fast-paced environment, ensuring sterile conditions and patient safety throughout procedures.

You will prepare and maintain the sterile field, assist with draping and instrument counts, pass tools to surgeons, and help with setup and sterilization per hospital policy.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Operating Room Technician or Surgical Technologist program desired.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification desirable.
• Training or education in surgical technology, OR procedures, or related healthcare field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile field procedures.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation and report within 15 minutes.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress OR environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team during procedures
• Prepare and maintain sterile field per surgeon preference cards
• Arrange, organize, and inventory sterile instruments and supplies
• Follow and enforce aseptic techniques; report breaks in sterility
• Perform hand scrubbing, gowning, gloving; gown and glove team members
• Assist with patient draping, positioning, and transfer
• Pass instruments and equipment to surgeon; perform sponge, needle, instrument counts
• Identify, preserve, and prepare operative specimens
• Maintain awareness of sterile field; clean and wash instruments for sterilization
• Dispose of sharps, needles, trash, linen properly
• Operate flash autoclave; perform Bowie-Dick test; daily equipment and sterilization checks
• Adjust surgical lights, assist with OR setup, maintain clean and safe environment

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Patient safety focus

Education

Operating Room Technician program

Surgical Technologist program

Healthcare-related training

Tools

CPR certification

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Operating Room Technician supports surgical teams in a fast-paced operating room, ensuring sterile conditions, equipment readiness, and patient safety throughout procedures. The role requires precision, teamwork, and adherence to infection-control standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist surgical team during procedures


• Prepare and maintain sterile field per surgeon preference cards


• Arrange, organize, and inventory sterile instruments and supplies


• Follow and enforce aseptic techniques; report breaks in sterility


• Perform hand scrubbing, gowning, gloving; gown and glove team members


• Assist with patient draping, positioning, and transfer


• Pass instruments and equipment to surgeon; perform sponge, needle, instrument counts


• Identify, preserve, and prepare operative specimens


• Maintain awareness of sterile field; clean and wash instruments for sterilization


• Dispose of sharps, needles, trash, linen properly


• Operate flash autoclave; perform Bowie-Dick test; daily equipment and sterilization checks


• Adjust surgical lights, assist with OR setup, maintain clean and safe environment

Qualifications:

• Completion of an Operating Room Technician or Surgical Technologist program desired


• Current CPR certification required


• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification desirable


• Training or education in surgical technology, OR procedures, or related healthcare field preferred


• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile field procedures


• Ability to perform essential OR functions per hospital policies and procedures


• Ability to participate in on-call rotation and report within 15 minutes


• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress OR environment


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia, and other team members


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow applicable healthcare standards

Preferred Skills:

• Training or education in surgical technology, operating room procedures, or a related healthcare field preferred

You hold a CST certification and CPR credentials. You can maintain sterile fields and perform instrument counts. You thrive in high-stress OR environments with teamwork