Surgical Technician: Precision OR Support & Safety

Community Health Systems; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the perioperative team in Las Cruces, NM. The role collaborates with the surgeon to deliver high-quality patient care during procedures.

You will prepare sterile fields, assist with passing instruments, ensure instrument counts, and support infection prevention per policy.

Qualifications include completion of a surgical technology program or practical nursing program and 0-2 years OR experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization.
• Familiarity with instrument counts and surgical supplies.
• Understanding infection prevention standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain operating room and supplies for procedures.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgical team accurately.
• Ensure proper sterilization and inspection of instruments.
• Perform instrument counts with the circulating nurse.
• Assist in patient positioning, draping, and transfers.
• Maintain physician preference cards and supplies.
• Reprocess and sterilize instruments following protocols.
• Restock and prepare rooms for subsequent cases.
• Maintain attendance and comply with policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical instrument handling

Sterile technique

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the perioperative team in Las Cruces, NM. The role collaborates with the surgeon to deliver high-quality patient care during procedures.

You will prepare sterile fields, assist with passing instruments, ensure instrument counts, and support infection prevention per policy.

Qualifications include completion of a surgical technology program or practical nursing program and 0-2 years OR experience.