Spine & Neuro Surgical Tech Lead — OR Leadership

MountainView Regional Medical Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces seeks a Surgical Technician Lead to support the surgical team. This position involves preparing operating rooms, organizing instruments, and assisting with surgical procedures while maintaining infection control standards.

The ideal candidate must have completed an accredited Surgical Technology program and possess CST certification. A minimum of 3-5 years of surgical technician experience is required, with preferred experience in a lead role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a surgical technician required.
• Prior experience in a lead or preceptor role preferred.
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room and surgical field with necessary instruments.
• Assists the surgical team during procedures by anticipating needs.
• Conducts and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Mentors and trains surgical technicians.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Sterile technique

Operating room procedures

Effective communication

Teamwork skills

Infection control knowledge

Organizational skills

Ability to train others

Education

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces seeks a Surgical Technician Lead to support the surgical team. This position involves preparing operating rooms, organizing instruments, and assisting with surgical procedures while maintaining infection control standards.

The ideal candidate must have completed an accredited Surgical Technology program and possess CST certification. A minimum of 3-5 years of surgical technician experience is required, with preferred experience in a lead role.