Surgical Tech OB - PRN

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN Flexible scheduling

401(k) With Matching

Competitive pay

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the perioperative team. The role involves preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and assisting with procedures to support patient care and OR efficiency.

The position requires training in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing, with an Associate degree preferred; BCLS required and CST preferred. Strong infection control, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room, ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are organized and sterile.
• Assists the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments, ensuring sterilization, inspection, and assembly per protocol.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods for safety and comfort.
• Maintains physician preference cards and ensures supplies are ready for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes instruments following protocols.
• Restocks supplies and ensures rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with policies.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Sterilization methods

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Technical School/Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

0-2 years operating room experience

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.

Benefits

• PRN Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) With Matching
• Competitive pay

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.
• 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

"This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer."
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