Surgical Tech Cert - PRN

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center; Roswell (NM); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Surgical Technician – Certified to work with the surgical team in the operating room.

The role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates team needs, and ensures proper handling of instruments and supplies to support safe patient care. You will uphold infection prevention protocols, assist with patient positioning, maintain physician preference cards, manage inventory, and help prepare rooms for subsequent cases, with emphasis on attendance and

Qualifications

• Technical School diploma in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences.
• 0–2 years operating room surgical technician experience.

Responsabilités

• Prepares the operating room with instruments, equipment, and supplies per procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field using universal precautions and sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments and supplies efficiently during operations.
• Handles instruments per manufacturer instructions and hospital policy including cleaning and sterilization.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to support safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN guidance.
• Maintains physician preference cards and procedural documentation accuracy.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment, and prepares rooms for next cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Connaissances

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Anticipation & responsiveness

Organizational skills

Regulatory standards

Communication & teamwork

Patient safety

Formation

Surgical Tech diploma

Associate degree in Applied Sciences

0-2 years OR experience

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures.
• Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization.
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness.
• Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• 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

• Expertise in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and sterile processing.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly during procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to maintain efficient workflow.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including safety and infection control protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required