Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Surgical Tech

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLas Cruces, NM, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completion of a technical school Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program.
An Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences.
0–2 years of operating room surgical technician experience.
Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques.
Knowledge of sterilization methods and infection prevention practices.
Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly and effectively.
Ability 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.
Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available using Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
Assist the surgical team by anticipating the surgeon’s needs and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
Handle surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensure proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
Perform point-of-use cleaning and handle instruments in compliance with infection-control and professional standards.
Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
Assist with patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
Maintain and update physician preference cards to ensure accurate supplies and instruments are available.
Clean, reprocess, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
Restock supplies, return equipment to storage, and ensure operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist certification is preferred.

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

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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