Job Description
Join Our Elite Surgical Team Today! Southwest Surgical Institute is urgently seeking Certified Surgical Technicians to join our award-winning operating room team in Albuquerque, NM. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in one of New Mexico's leading healthcare facilities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms, sterile fields, and surgical instruments according to protocols
- Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments, sutures, and sterile supplies
- Maintain sterile environments and enforce aseptic techniques
- Handle surgical specimens for laboratory analysis
- Inventory and manage surgical equipment and supplies
- Coordinate with anesthesia and nursing teams for seamless surgical workflows
- Document perioperative activities accurately and timely
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- Minimum 2 years of recent scrub experience in general surgery
- Current BLS certification
- Knowledge of sterile processing and OSHA compliance
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills