Surgical Technologist (PRN Days)

Three Crosses Regional Hospital; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Crosses Regional Hospital in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support surgical teams with sterile technique and patient care. You will prepare rooms, assist in procedures, and ensure instrument counts and specimen handling are accurate.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to aseptic standards, and active participation in safety protocols to deliver high-quality patient care in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification required.
• ACLS Certification preferred.
• 1–3 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room/equipment based on patient's surgical needs.
• Implements housecleaning tasks for sanitation.
• Pulls appropriate supplies/equipment/instruments for procedure.
• Participates in “Time Out”.
• Assists surgeons and circulator as directed.
• Maintains sterile technique and counts instruments, sponges, and sharps.
• Cleans and handles instruments; restocks from SPD.

Skills

Current BLS Certification

ACLS Certification preferred

1–3 years experience

Education

Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

If you're looking for a place to grow your skills and experience, Three Crosses Regional Hospital is looking for you! We are looking for a Certified Surgical Technologist (Certified Scrub Tech) that is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture. Certification from either NBSTSA or NCCT is acceptable.

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to hiring team members that will adapt to our culture, prides themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparesroom/equipment based on patient's surgical needs.
• Implements housecleaning tasks for sanitation.
• Pulls appropriate supplies/equipment/instruments for procedure.
• Participates in “Time Out”.
• Practices team approach in preparation of scheduled cases in working with the circulator assigned to the case.
• Provides physical comfort for patient to include decreased noise level.
• Ensures all supplies are sterile.
• Opens supplies and instruments using aseptic technique.
• Responsible for receiving sterile supplies onto the sterile field.
• Responsible for handling of specimens and other items on the sterile field.
• Responsible for counting of instruments, sponges, sharps, etc.
• Responsible for gowning and gloving of surgeons and assistants.
• Draping utilizing aseptic technique.
• ”Passing Off” of equipment to circulator.
• Moves equipment and tables utilizing sterile technique.
• Assists surgeons as directed.
• Demonstrates surgical conscience by correcting breaks in sterile technique/policing all movement around the sterile field.
• Keep circulator informed of items implanted: size, type and other pertinent information.
• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate personnel such as changes in procedure .necessitating acquisition of extra supplies/instruments in a timely manner.
• Identifies/marks/communicates equipment in need of repair.
• Takes down the operative field.
• Cleans of instruments.
• Removes/disposes soiled gowns/gloves.
• Communicates with SPD regarding restock of specialty sets.
• Facilitates the organization and management to achieve optimal patient appropriate resource utilization.

Requirements

• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification preferred.
• 1-3 years experience required.
• Preferred: Surgical Technologist Certification

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.