Surgical Technologist - Day Shift

Eastern New Mexico Medical; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with Match

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Licensure/Certification Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico Medical is seeking a Surgical Tech to join our perioperative team. The role assists the surgeon by preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and maintaining instrument quality and counts, while adhering to infection control standards and hospital policies.

The candidate should have a Technical School Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing credential, an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences, and 0–2 years of OR experience.

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 for surgical cases with proper aseptic technique.
• Assists the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles instruments, ensures sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods.
• Maintains physician preference cards and ensures availability of supplies.
• Cleans, reprocesses and sterilizes instruments following protocols.
• Restocks supplies and keeps ORs ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Infection control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Technical School Surgical Technology or PN

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Surgical Tech

• Full Time
• Day Shift

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with Match
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 100% Licensure/Certification Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

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.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• 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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