Surgical Technician - Surgery General

Providence Health and Services; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Hobbs Hospital, part of Providence Health and Services, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to maintain a sterile field and assist the surgical team. You will hand instruments, sutures, and sponges to the team and ensure aseptic technique is observed to prevent contamination and infection.

The role collaborates closely with the Registered Nurse Circulator to support patient care in a high-stakes operating room environment. Competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture are highlighted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the operating room sterile field.
• Pass instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery.
• Assist the registered nurse with circulating duties.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or Armed Services Surgical Technology program.

National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting upon hire.

National Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing upon hire.

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Job description

As a member of the surgical team, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse Circulator, maintains the operating room sterile field; passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery. Insures that proper aseptic technique is utilized to prevent contamination and infection. Assists the registered nurse with circulating duties.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Hobbs Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or Armed Services Surgical Technology program.
• National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting upon hire or,
• National Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Work Location: Covenant Hobbs Hospital-4900 N Lovington Hwy

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $26.70 - $40.85

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Location/Region: Hobbs, NM