Surgical Technologist - OR Safety & Sterile Expert

Roosevelt-General-Hospital; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales, NM is seeking a PRN Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. The role involves maintaining sterile technique, preparing the sterile field, and assisting the surgeon and team during procedures.

You will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment and ensure safety and efficiency throughout cases. Responsibilities include instrument setup, counts, decontamination, sterilization, and room turnover.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required or ability to obtain within thirty days of hire.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.
• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather supplies, instrumentation, and equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Set up sterile table with instruments and medications needed for procedures.
• Assist surgeon during operative procedures and maintain sterile field.
• Perform counts with circulator prior to incision and before close.
• Decontaminate, reprocess and maintain flexible endoscopes.
• Operate sterilization equipment and document loads and maintenance.
• Prepare sterile dressings and assist in room turnover between cases.
• Collaborate with OR and Central Service Sterile Processing to ensure workflow.
• Cover on-call duties as assigned and restock supplies as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification required or within 30 days

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred

Tools

Sterile technique

Surgical instruments handling

Sterilization equipment operation

Job description

Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales, NM is seeking a PRN Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. The role involves maintaining sterile technique, preparing the sterile field, and assisting the surgeon and team during procedures.

You will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment and ensure safety and efficiency throughout cases. Responsibilities include instrument setup, counts, decontamination, sterilization, and room turnover.