Job Description
Join our elite surgical team at El Paso Regional Medical Center, where precision meets compassion. We're seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician to support life-saving procedures in state-of-the-art operating rooms. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a cutting-edge healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms, sterile fields, and surgical instruments before procedures
- Assist surgeons during operations by passing instruments and maintaining sterile technique
- Handle surgical specimens for proper lab processing and documentation
- Monitor inventory and sterilization of equipment per hospital protocols
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and JCAHO safety standards
- Collaborate with RNs and anesthesia teams for seamless patient care
- Participate in continuous education on new surgical technologies
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- Minimum 2 years of recent scrub experience in general surgery
- Knowledge of sterile processing and aseptic technique
- Ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments
- Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and stand for extended periods