Surgical Tech: Precision OR Support & Sterile Processing

MountainView Regional Medical Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MountainView Regional Medical Center seeks a Surgical Technician to collaborate with the surgeon and perioperative team, preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and assisting with procedures to maintain patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, infection control, and contributing to efficient operating room readiness while adhering to policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in sterile technique and asepsis.
• Ability to pass instruments quickly and accurately.
• Strong teamwork and communication within the perioperative team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain operating room and sterile fields.
• Assist surgeon and perioperative team with instruments.
• Sterilize, inspect, and assemble surgical instruments.
• Perform counts with circulating nurse to ensure safety.
• Assist in patient positioning and draping as needed.
• Maintain physician preference cards for supplies.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Technical school Surgical Technology or PN program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

MountainView Regional Medical Center seeks a Surgical Technician to collaborate with the surgeon and perioperative team, preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and assisting with procedures to maintain patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, infection control, and contributing to efficient operating room readiness while adhering to policies and standards.