Ability to proficiently scrub in 3 or more specialty areas such as Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, or similar highly preferred. Maintains aseptic technique and actively monitors for potential breaches; adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions in all patient care situations.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Description
Job Title
Surgical Technologist – Certified (Travel)
Location
Santa Fe, NM | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | 4 Days x 10 Hours | Days (6:30 AM – 4:30 PM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains the sterile field; passes instruments and sutures to the physician and assists as directed during surgical procedures.
Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to the type of case using physician preference cards as a baseline.
Maintains aseptic technique and actively monitors for potential breaches; adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions in all patient care situations.
Prepares patient skin for surgery, positions patients according to procedure type, and transports patients to and from the OR suite.
Identifies and cares for biological specimens; demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Maintains proper traffic control, dress code compliance, and adherence to OR sanitation, decontamination, processing, and sterilization policies.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program required.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 180 days of graduation or active LVN/LPN License required.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Must be available for weekend, on-call, and floating requirements (float to main facility).
Proficiency with EPIC EMR expected.
Preferred Experience / Skills
2 or more years of surgical technologist experience preferred.
Ability to proficiently scrub in 3 or more specialty areas such as Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, or similar highly preferred.
Experience maintaining and updating physician preference cards accurately and thoroughly.
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment with exposure to a wide range of specialty procedures and advanced surgical techniques.
Dress code attire is provided, supporting a ready-to-work experience from day one.