Surgical Tech — OR Precision & Team Support

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician to support perioperative care. You will prepare the operating room, assist with procedures, and maintain sterile fields while complying with infection control and facility policies.

The role emphasizes instrument handling, counts for safety, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure efficient and safe patient care in the operating room.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are organized and available.
• Assists the surgical team by anticipating needs and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments according to instructions for use; ensures sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods for safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintains physician preference cards to ensure accurate supplies and instruments.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments following established protocols.
• Restocks supplies and ensures operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Sterilization methods

Infection prevention practices

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Technical School in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Applied Sciences degree

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician to support perioperative care. You will prepare the operating room, assist with procedures, and maintain sterile fields while complying with infection control and facility policies.

The role emphasizes instrument handling, counts for safety, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure efficient and safe patient care in the operating room.