Surgical Tech

Community Health Systems; Las Cruces (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and perioperative team, preparing sterile fields and supporting procedures with precision and care. The role requires maintaining instrument sterilization, counts with the circulating nurse, and helping with patient positioning, draping, and room readiness.

BCLS is required; CST certification is preferred. Strong knowledge of infection prevention and aseptic technique is essential to deliver high-quality patient care in

Qualifications

• Complete surgical technology or PN program is required.
• 0–2 years operating room surgical technician experience required.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support may be required; CST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Infection prevention

Teamwork and communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking in OR

Education

Technical School Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

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