Job Description
Join our elite surgical team at Laredo Regional Medical Center where precision meets compassion! We're seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to support life-saving procedures in our state-of-the-art operating rooms. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and immediate start date in this high-demand role. Perfect for experienced techs ready to make an impact in Laredo's healthcare community.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms and sterile fields for surgical procedures
- Assist surgeons during operations by passing instruments and supplies
- Maintain sterile environments and enforce aseptic techniques
- Count and track surgical instruments and supplies before/during procedures
- Operate surgical equipment including endoscopic cameras and sterilizers
- Document surgical cases accurately in electronic health records
- Collaborate with anesthesia and nursing teams for seamless patient care
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- Minimum 1 year recent OR experience preferred
- Graduation from accredited surgical technology program
- Strong knowledge of sterile processing protocols
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced surgical environments
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- BLS certification required (ACLS preferred)
- Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen