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Surgical Assistant - Mountainview Surgery Center

Community Health Systems Inc

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    The Surgical Assistant supports the surgical team by preparing the operating room, assisting with patient preparation, and providing technical support during surgical procedures under the supervision of the surgical team. This role performs basic operative assistance such as handling instruments, maintaining sterile technique, positioning patients, and assisting with room turnover.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLas Cruces, NM
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1985
    Websitehttp://www.chs.net/

    Description

    Why Join Us?

    • Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team - Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
    • Invest in Your Future - 401(k) with company match
    • Your Wins Deserve Recognition - Employee rewards and recognition programs
    • A Team You'll Love Working With - A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day

    Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact.

    Job Summary

    The Surgical Assistant supports the surgical team by preparing the operating room, assisting with patient preparation, and providing technical support during surgical procedures under the supervision of the surgical team. This role performs basic operative assistance such as handling instruments, maintaining sterile technique, positioning patients, and assisting with room turnover. The Surgical Assistant works closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to ensure a safe and efficient surgical environment.

    Essential Functions

    • Assists with operating room setup, ensuring surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment are available and sterile prior to procedures.
    • Prepares and positions patients for surgery, assisting with transport, prepping, and draping according to established protocols.
    • Passes instruments and supplies to the surgical team during procedures, maintaining aseptic technique and anticipating surgical needs.
    • Maintains a sterile field and assists with infection prevention practices throughout the surgical procedure.
    • Assists with surgical site cleanup and room turnover between procedures, ensuring readiness for the next case.
    • Supports the care team in monitoring patient safety and comfort during surgical preparation and recovery.
    • Collaborates with team members, responding to direction from the circulating nurse, scrub tech, or surgeon to support workflow.
    • Checks and stocks supplies in the OR or procedure areas, ensuring availability and readiness of surgical materials.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of basic surgical instruments, sterile technique, and surgical safety protocols.
    • Follows hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, ensuring patient confidentiality and safety.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
    • Complies with all policies and standards.

    Qualifications

    • 0-2 years of experience in a surgical, sterile processing, or patient care support role required
    • 1-2 years of experience supporting perioperative services or working in a surgical setting preferred

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Basic understanding of surgical procedures and aseptic technique.
    • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in a fast-paced clinical environment.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a collaborative surgical team.
    • Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to maintain focus during routine and complex procedures.
    • Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and OR safety protocols is preferred.

    Licenses and Certifications

    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required
    • 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 an employer.

    About Company

    Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

    As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

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