Job Description
Join our elite surgical team at Sunrise Surgical Partners, Albuquerque's premier surgical facility. We're seeking a highly skilled Lead Surgical Technologist to join our state-of-the-art operating rooms. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with top-tier surgeons in a cutting-edge environment. As a key member of our surgical team, you'll play a vital role in patient care while advancing your career in one of the nation's most rewarding healthcare specialties.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms by sterilizing equipment and arranging sterile instruments
- Assist surgeons during complex procedures by passing instruments and maintaining sterile fields
- Monitor inventory of surgical supplies and restock as needed
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and infection control protocols
- Coordinate with anesthesia and nursing teams for seamless surgical workflows
- Maintain accurate documentation of surgical procedures and instrument counts
- Train and mentor junior surgical technologists
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- Minimum 3 years of experience in surgical technology
- Experience in multiple surgical specialties (orthopedic, neuro, cardiac)
- Strong knowledge of sterile processing and instrumentation
- Ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Current BLS certification
- Associate's degree in Surgical Technology preferred