Surgical Tech

MountainView Regional Medical Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the perioperative team. You will prepare sterile fields, assist with procedures, and help ensure patient safety and infection prevention.

Responsibilities include maintaining the OR, passing instruments, instrument sterilization, sponge/needle counts, and assisting with patient positioning. You will support the team and adhere to policy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the operating room for surgical cases.
• Assist the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handle surgical instruments, ensure sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse.
• Assist in patient positioning, draping, and transfer during procedures.
• Maintain and update physician preference cards for procedures.
• Clean, reprocess, and sterilize instruments per protocol.
• Restock supplies and ensure OR readiness for subsequent cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Aseptic Technique

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Surgical Technology Degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately. The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies, returning equipment to storage, and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques.
• Strong understanding of sterilization methods and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure procedural accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment while maintaining professionalism.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred