Versatile Surgical Technologist — Critical Access OR

Cibola Hospital; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cibola Hospital in Grants, NM is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join its Critical Access team. You will prepare the operating room, maintain sterile technique, and support surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists during procedures. The role includes on-call duties in a small hospital setting.

Strong teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety are essential, with opportunities for continued education and advancement within a resource-limited environment.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) strongly preferred; current BLS required.
• Willingness to obtain NRP within 18 months of hire.
• Formal education in sterile processing preferred; maintain best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field and adhere to aseptic technique.
• Perform surgical hand scrubs, gowning, and gloving.
• Set up sterile tables and back tables with instrumentation.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments, supplies, and medications.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Count sponges, sharps, and instruments with the circulating nurse.
• Support room turnover and prepare for subsequent cases.
• Assist in ultrasound-guided or other procedural needs when applicable.
• Maintain documentation and logs.

Skills

Surgical aseptic technique

Sterile processing

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

Sterile processing education

Tools

Sterile instruments equipment handling

Job description

Cibola Hospital in Grants, NM is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join its Critical Access team. You will prepare the operating room, maintain sterile technique, and support surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists during procedures. The role includes on-call duties in a small hospital setting.

Strong teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety are essential, with opportunities for continued education and advancement within a resource-limited environment.