Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet HealthStaff; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Surgical Tech (CST/ORT) for a 13-week assignment in Santa Fe, NM. The role requires a CST or LVN/LPN license and BLS certification, with 2+ years of OR experience preferred.

You will scrub and maintain sterile technique, assist with instrument setup and passing, and transport patients as needed. Strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of OR experience preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or LVN/LPN license required.
• BLS certification via AHA required.
• Must be able to proficiently scrub specialty areas (e.g., Transplants, Open Heart, Urology).
• Demonstrates sterile technique and patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pre-operative patients and skin prep.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field throughout procedures.
• Assist in setting up operating room tables, instruments, and supplies.
• Pass instruments and aid the physician as directed.
• Transport patients to and from the OR and position them for surgery.
• Identify and care for specimens and ensure proper decontamination protocols.

Skills

Scrub proficiency

Operating Room procedures

Team collaboration

Job description

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: CST/ORT

Specialty: Operating Room

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 06:30 - 15:00

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: 2 or more years preferred

License: Certified Surgical Technologist or LVN/LPN License required

Certifications: BLS via AHA required

Must-Have: Ability to proficiently scrub specialty areas including but not limited to Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, and Client is highly preferred.

Description:Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients.Prepares patients' skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy.Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite.Positions patients according to the type of surgery.Identifies and cares for biological specimens.Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to the type of case.Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance in the Operating Room prior to and during any surgical procedure.Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.Uses the physician preference cards as a starting point when pulling cases and setting up the Operating Room.Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.Cooperates in team planning and execution.Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and personal safety in all patient care situations.Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment.Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to Operating Room sanitation policies and procedures.Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are reprocessed within the facility.Demonstrates competency to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.Performs other duties as assigned.