certified surgical technician

American Traveler

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Days, 5x8hrs</li><li>
Hours: 40 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: May 4, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 2</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician for a CVOR position in Northern Nevada, requiring NBSTSA certification and a minimum of 2 years of CVOR scrub experience.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) setting within a hospital environment</li><li>
4 ten-hour day shifts per week (Monday&ndash;Friday), with shift times of 0630&ndash;1700</li><li>
40 hours per week</li><li>
On-call required: 11 shifts per month, covering nights and weekends</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Active NV RN license with no pending status</li><li>
Current BLS certification (AHA only)</li><li>
NBSTSA certification required</li><li>
Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program required</li><li>
Minimum 2 years of experience as a CVOR surgical technologist, including first and second scrub roles</li><li>
Prior travel experience required</li><li>
At least 2 years of experience in the specialty in a U.S. hospital setting</li><li>
Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible</li><li>
Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the past 12 months (at least one from most recent employer)</li><li>
Valid U.S. Social Security Number required</li><li>
Date of birth required for consideration</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
Responsibilities include preparing supplies, equipment, and instrumentation based on knowledge of surgical procedures</li><li>
Anticipates instrument needs in the surgical field and assists the surgical team throughout all procedures</li><li>
Responsible for case clean-up, patient positioning, patient transport, and room turnovers</li><li>
Conducts counts of instruments, sponges, and sharps in accordance with department standards</li><li>
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy throughout all interactions</li><li>
CPI certification is mandated for this position; training may be available at the facility &mdash; confirm with your recruiter</li></ul></div>

Travel RN - Operating Room - Cardiovascular OR/CVOR

Advocate Aurora Health

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Join our dedicated surgical services team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high‑quality care to patients during some of their most important moments. As a Surgical Technician, you will work closely with surgeons, RNs, and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure each procedure runs smoothly, efficiently, and with the highest standards of patient advocacy. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment and take pride in precision, teamwork, and excellence, we&rsquo;d love to have you on our team.</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential Functions</b></h2><ul><li>
Ensure quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking, anticipation, and management of case‑specific needs under the direct supervision of the RN.</li><li>
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely care and cleanliness of instruments, equipment, and supplies.</li><li>
Communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with the surgical team, co‑workers, and patients using both verbal and nonverbal communication skills.</li><li>
Support high‑efficiency turnover workflows and assist with room turnover to maintain on‑time case starts.</li><li>
Ensure accurate case cart preparation and restocking for daily schedules.</li><li>
Prepare and pick surgical cases for next‑day schedules by reviewing surgeon preference cards, case schedules, and procedural requirements to ensure instruments, supplies, and equipment are complete and available.</li><li>
Demonstrate cost‑containment practices related to instruments, equipment, and supply inventory.</li><li>
Take personal responsibility for performance, professional growth, and ongoing development.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education &amp; Experience</b></h2><ul><li>
Graduation from a Surgical Technology program <b>or</b> completion of an accredited School of Nursing.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Licensure, Certification &amp; Registration</b></h2><ul><li>
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.</li><li>
Certification in a surgical specialty area preferred.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Skills &amp; Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li>
Ability to function effectively in stressful and fast‑paced environments.</li><li>
Resilience and flexibility in a constantly changing setting.</li><li>
Knowledge of patient safety systems and standards.</li><li>
Competence with technology and informatics utilized in surgical care.</li><li>
Commitment to innovation and best practices in clinical performance.</li></ul></div>

Surgical Technologist, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Kaiser Permanente

<div><div><b>Job Summary:</b></div>
<br>
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties.<div><br>
<b>
Essential Responsibilities:</b></div><br>
<br>
<ul><br>
<li>The Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.</li><br>
<li><b>Leadership:</b></li><br>
<li>Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.</li><br>
<li>Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.</li><br>
<li>Identifies and supports new ideas.</li><br>
<li>Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.</li><br>
<li>Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.</li><br>
<li>Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.</li><br>
<li>Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.</li><br>
<li><b>Nursing Process:</b><br>
</li><br>
<li>Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.</li><br>
<li>Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned. Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.</li><br>
<li>Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.</li><br>
<li>Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.</li><br>
<li><b>Clinical Outcomes:</b><br>
</li><br>
<li>Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.</li><br>
<li>Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.</li><br>
<li>Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.</li><br>
<li>Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.</li><br>
<li>Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.</li><br>
<li>Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.</li><br>
<li>Sets up and organizes room.</li><br>
<li>Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeons needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.</li><br>
<li>Assists physician within scope of competency.</li><br>
<li>Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.</li><br>
<li>Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.</li><br>
<li>Operates sterilization equipment.</li><br>
<li>Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.</li><br>
<li>Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.</li><br>
<li>Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.</li><br>
<li><b>Customer Service:</b><br>
</li><br>
<li>Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.</li><br>
<li>Anticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.</li><br>
<li>Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.</li><br>
<li>Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.</li><br>
<li>Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.</li><br>
<li>Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.</li><br>
<li>Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.</li><br>
<li><b>Team Commitment:</b></li><br>
<li>Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.</li><br>
<li>Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.</li><br>
<li>Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.</li><br>
<li>Assists others unfamiliar to the department.</li><br>
<li>Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).</li><br>
<li>Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.</li><br>
<li>Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.</li><br>
<li>Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.</li><br>
<li>Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift.</li><br>
<li>Minimizes personal phone call time.</li><br>
<li>Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.</li><br>
<li><b>Fiscal Responsibility:</b></li><br>
<li>Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.</li><br>
<li>Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.</li><br>
<li>Utilizes payroll and non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.</li></ul><div><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:</b></div><div>
Experience</div><ul><li>
Two (2) years within the last three years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.</li></ul><div>
Education</div><ul><li>
Graduate of approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.</li></ul><div>
License, Certification, Registration</div><ul><li><p>
National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing OR Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting</p></li><li>
Basic Life Support<br>
</li></ul><div><b>
Additional Requirements:</b></div><ul><li>
Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.</li><li>
Maintains required certifications as applicable.</li><li>
Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.</li><li>
Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
must have exp is diff specialty services(Tho,ortho,vasc,peds,spine,robotics,gen,gyne.ENT,plastic&amp; ETC</li></ul><p><b>
Notes:</b></p><ul><li>
must be able to scrub diff complex cases</li><li>
ability to take call within 30minutes response Time</li></ul><br>
PrimaryLocation : California,Downey,Downey Medical Center<br>
HoursPerWeek : 40<br>
Shift : Day<br>
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun,<br>
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM<br>
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM<br>
Job Schedule : Full-time<br>
Job Type : Standard<br>
Employee Status : Regular<br>
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399<br>
Job Level : Individual Contributor<br>
Job Category : Clinical Support,Surgical Technician<br>
Department : Downey Medical Center - Operating Room-1 - 0801<br>
Travel : No<br>
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.<br>
<br>
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:<br>
<br>
<ul><li>Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.</li></ul></div>

Surg Tech II - Downey Med Ctr - OR

<div><div><b>Job Summary:</b></div>
<br>
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties.<div><br>
<b>
Essential Responsibilities:</b></div><br>
<br>
<ul><br>
<li>The Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.</li><br>
<li><b>Leadership:</b></li><br>
<li>Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.</li><br>
<li>Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.</li><br>
<li>Identifies and supports new ideas.</li><br>
<li>Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.</li><br>
<li>Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.</li><br>
<li>Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.</li><br>
<li>Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.</li><br>
<li><b>Nursing Process:</b><br>
</li><br>
<li>Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.</li><br>
<li>Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned. Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.</li><br>
<li>Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.</li><br>
<li>Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.</li><br>
<li><b>Clinical Outcomes:</b><br>
</li><br>
<li>Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.</li><br>
<li>Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.</li><br>
<li>Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.</li><br>
<li>Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.</li><br>
<li>Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.</li><br>
<li>Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.</li><br>
<li>Sets up and organizes room.</li><br>
<li>Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeons needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.</li><br>
<li>Assists physician within scope of competency.</li><br>
<li>Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.</li><br>
<li>Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.</li><br>
<li>Operates sterilization equipment.</li><br>
<li>Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.</li><br>
<li>Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.</li><br>
<li>Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.</li><br>
<li><b>Customer Service:</b><br>
</li><br>
<li>Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.</li><br>
<li>Anticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.</li><br>
<li>Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.</li><br>
<li>Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.</li><br>
<li>Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.</li><br>
<li>Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.</li><br>
<li>Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.</li><br>
<li><b>Team Commitment:</b></li><br>
<li>Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.</li><br>
<li>Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.</li><br>
<li>Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.</li><br>
<li>Assists others unfamiliar to the department.</li><br>
<li>Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).</li><br>
<li>Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.</li><br>
<li>Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.</li><br>
<li>Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.</li><br>
<li>Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift.</li><br>
<li>Minimizes personal phone call time.</li><br>
<li>Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.</li><br>
<li><b>Fiscal Responsibility:</b></li><br>
<li>Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.</li><br>
<li>Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.</li><br>
<li>Utilizes payroll and non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.</li></ul><div><b><br>
Pay Grade: 28</b></div><div><b>
Basic Qualifications:</b></div><div>
Experience</div><ul><li>
Two (2) years within the last three years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.</li></ul><div>
Education</div><ul><li>
Graduate of approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.</li></ul><div>
License, Certification, Registration</div><ul><li><p>
National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing OR Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting</p></li><li>
Basic Life Support<br>
</li></ul><div><b>
Additional Requirements:</b></div><ul><li>
Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.</li><li>
Maintains required certifications as applicable.</li><li>
Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.</li><li>
Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
N/A.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Notes:</b></p><ul><li>May work in MOR or HSU.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
PrimaryLocation : California,Woodland Hills,Woodland Hills Medical Center<br>
HoursPerWeek : 40<br>
Shift : Day<br>
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun<br>
WorkingHoursStart : 09:00 AM<br>
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:30 PM<br>
Job Schedule : Full-time<br>
Job Type : Standard<br>
Employee Status : Regular<br>
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399<br>
Job Level : Individual Contributor<br>
Job Category : Clinical Support,Surgical Technician<br>
Department : Woodland Hills Med Center - Operating Room-1 - 0801<br>
Travel : No<br>
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.<br>
<br>
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:<br>
<br>
<ul><li>Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.</li></ul></div>

Surg Tech II - Woodland Hills Med Ctr - OR

Lexington Health

<div><p>Operating Room<br>
Full Time<br>
AM/PM Shift<br>
11a-11p</p><p><br>
<b>
Sign-On Bonus:</b> up to $20,000</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet <i>with Distinction</i> status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News &amp; World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state&rsquo;s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer&rsquo;s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Summary</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
The surgical technologist works under the supervision of the registered nurse and medical staff to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and minimally invasive surgical procedures. This individual works to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician&rsquo;s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.</p>
</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></h2>
</div><div><p><b>
Minimum Educatio</b>n: High School Diploma or Equivalent<br>
<b>Minimum Years of Experience</b>: None.<br>
<b>Substitutable Education &amp; Experience</b>: None.<br>
<b>Required Certifications/Licensure</b>: National Certification through NBSTSA. Other certifications acceptable based on HR Recruitment policy;</p><br>
<p><br>
CPR Certification.<br>
<b>Required Training: </b>Completion of a recognized vocational or hospital based Operating Room Technician course or its equivalent</p>
</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential Functions</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Performs assigned patient care tasks under the direction and supervision of a designated Registered Nurse, and works under the direction of the surgeon for procedural related tasks.</li>
<li>Assesses and anticipates needed supplies for scheduled and emergent procedures, the need for comfort and safety measures for individual patients, and anticipates the needs of the surgeon to expedite the procedure by passing instruments, sponges and sutures.</li>
<li>Prepares operating room according to a particular surgical procedure with the assistance of other personnel in accordance with procedures for disinfection of furniture and equipment.</li>
<li>Exercises proper sterile technique, opens and arranges sterile field in accordance with accepted protocol for each surgical procedure to be performed, both routine and special procedures.</li>
<li>Utilizes equipment and supplies efficiently, charges for and assures replacement of medical &amp; surgical supplies. Daily and periodically checks, restocks, and inventories supplies (checks, rotates dated items and reorders supplies as assigned or as needed for surgery and otherproecudures within their unit)</li>
<li>Assures that all items used are replaced in inventory, charged for and reported to the circulator of the case.</li>
<li>Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments and knowledge of the step-by-step process for the specific surgical procedure.</li>
<li>Assists in performing and documenting equipment, drug and environmental checks as required by administrative and unit specific policies and regulatory agencies.</li>
<li>Follows appropriate Infection Control policies and procedures. Displays knowledge of decontamination, packaging and sterilization of instrumentation and supplies.</li>
<li>.Working with the circulating nurse and anesthesia personnel, assists in positioning the patient on the operating table, prepares and/or assists in the preparation of the operative site, drapes, or assists in draping the patient, at the request of the surgeon. When necessary, assists the anesthesiologist or anesthetist during administration of anesthetic.</li>
<li>Under the direction of the surgeon performs such duties as holding retractors, suction, clamping vessels, and applying dressings, etc. Acts as a surgeon&rsquo;s first or second assistant in the absence of the surgeon&rsquo;s first assistant within their realm of practice (except suturing, injecting medications and cutting tissue).</li>
<li>Upon completion of the surgery, assists in moving the patient off the operating table onto the stretcher and transporting to the recovery room.</li>
<li>Assists in clearing the operating room for the next procedure including appropriate disposal of contaminated linen and waste, cleaning instruments when necessary and disinfecting equipment.</li>
<li>Participates in counts with the circulating nurse to assure that all counts are correct.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Collaborates with the Associate Care Manager/Registered Nurse to continuously update the nursing plan of care and recommends interventions to meet identified patient goals.</li>
<li>Evaluates and recommends updates to surgeon preference cards and notifies appropriate personnel of needed changes.</li>
<li>Labels drugs on the field. Prepares labels and verifies specimens according to protocol and surgeons preference.</li>
<li>Uses proper documentation related to sterilization procedures. Signs/verifies initials on instrument count sheet and signs preference list when pulling of case is completed.</li>
<li>Identify educational needs for self and participate in peer review as requested.</li>
<li>Precepts new staff and student populations sharing knowledge of procedures to enhance learning.</li>
<li>Coordinating treatments and procedures to facilitate cost effective patient care.</li>
<li>Collaborates with the appropriate HCTM&rsquo;s for the acquisition of necessary supplies/equipment.</li>
<li>Demonstrates accountability for patient care environment including the reporting of malfunctioning equipment, maintenance of instrumentation and matters of patient safety.</li>
<li>Reports pertinent patient information to Associate Care Manager/Registered Nurse involved in patient care.</li>
<li>Answers the telephone with appropriate telephone etiquette, posts cases for surgeons, takes and relays messages.</li>
<li>Acts as a liaison to sterile processing and participates in Performance Improvement activities.</li>
<li>Contributes to the development and revision of standards/policies as needs are identified.</li>
<li>Identifies and utilizes information from monitors and research to effect changes in practice.</li>
<li>Maintains a working knowledge of emergency protocol in the event of a disaster in the operating room, emergency procedure and surgical set-ups necessary to manage an emergency.</li>
<li>CST Robotic First Assist Role Specific to Robotics Only &ndash;
<ul><li>Certified Surgical Technologists with additional specialized education or training may function as first/surgical assistants to the surgeon at the operating table in those situations or facilities where more completely trained assistants are not available. Practice privileges and competencies of those acting as robotic first assistants must be based upon review of specific training for each type of robotic device utilized at LMC.</li>
<li>Preoperative - The CST robotic first assist role must demonstrate the training, knowledge and skills to prepare the robotic components, instruments and accessories for surgery.</li>
<li>Intraoperative - The CST robotic first assist role has the knowledge and skills to assist the surgeon in performing robotic procedures that ensure the safety of the patient and surgical team. The CST must have the knowledge and skills to identify and work with the team to troubleshoot robotic equipment malfunctions. The CST will assist the team in responding to patient complications including conversion to an open procedure.</li>
<li>Post Procedure - The CST is responsible for the initial decontamination of the robotic instrumentation and accessory items.</li>
</ul></li><li>Surgical Technologists in Labor and Delivery will perform secretarial functions within the labor and delivery setting to include the maintenance of patient records, ordering of lab work, transcription of physician orders, ordering of supplies and other assigned clerical duties.</li>
<li>Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.</li>
<li>Performs all other duties as assigned.</li>
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</div></div></div><p>We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:</p>
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<li>Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits</li>
<li>Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)</li>
<li>Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.</li>
<li>Employer paid life insurance &ndash; equal to 1x salary</li>
<li>Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary</li>
<li>Adoption assistance</li>
<li>LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement</li>
<li>Student loan forgiveness</li>
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<p><b>Equal Opportunity Employer</b><br>
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee&rsquo;s desires and abilities and the hospital&rsquo;s needs.</p></div>

Surgical Technologist Cert.

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

<div>Description:
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Join a Team That Makes a Difference&mdash;Every Case, Every Day</b></p><p>
At <b>Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center</b>, a proud <b>Critical Access Hospital</b>, we're committed to delivering high-quality care in the heart of our rural community. We're looking for a <b>Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)</b> who brings both technical expertise and compassionate care to the operating room.</p><p>
In this essential role, you&rsquo;ll collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and endoscopy staff to ensure safe, efficient, and effective procedures&mdash;from general surgery to specialty and GI cases.</p><p><b>
Pay Range: </b>-$28.46-$39.88 per hour based on experience and qualifications. 2-3 days a week.</p>
Requirements:
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What You'll Do:</b></p><ul><li>
Serve as an expert in sterile surgical technique, instrumentation, and case preparation</li><li>
Anticipate the surgeon&rsquo;s needs throughout procedures to ensure smooth and timely surgeries</li><li>
Identify and respond to breaks in sterile technique, maintaining safety at all times</li><li>
Set up and maintain surgical and endoscopy instruments and equipment</li><li>
Assist circulating nurses and physicians throughout procedures, including endoscopy</li><li>
Perform sterile processing (SPD) responsibilities: sterilize instruments, maintain accurate counts, and document endoscope use</li><li>
Promote a patient-first environment&mdash;protecting dignity, safety, and autonomy</li><li>
Maintain accurate logs and ensure clean, ready-to-use GI procedure rooms</li></ul><p><b>
Minimum Required Education/Experience</b>:</p><ul><li>
High School Diploma required.</li><li>
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program.</li><li>
CST Required</li><li>
Minimum of two years&rsquo; work experience in general surgery and/or specialized surgery specialties is required.</li><li>
Sterile Processing experience preferred</li><li>
Robotic experience strongly preferred</li></ul><p><b>
Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills</b>:</p><ul><li>Ability to understand and create an environment of open communication with all assigned surgical work group members to ensure a positive outcome for the patient.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to recognize and response to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, changes in approach based on situation and professional practice behavior.</li><li>Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration</li></ul><p><b>
Note</b>: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.</p><p><b>
Necessary Special Requirements</b>: Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to a tuberculosis screening process.</p><p><b>
Licenses or Certificates</b>: Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.</p><p><b>
Unusual Demands</b>: Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.</p><p><b>
Benefits</b>:</p><p><i>
All Employees are eligible for:</i></p><ul><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)</li><li>Cafeteria Meal Discount</li></ul><p><i>
Full and part-time positions are eligible for:</i></p><ul><li>Medical benefits including telehealth options</li><li>Dental and vision benefits</li><li>Basic life insurance and AD&amp;D (employer paid)</li><li>Supplemental Life/AD&amp;D</li><li>Paid Time Off</li><li>Short-term disability (employer paid)</li><li>Critical Illness Insurance</li><li>Accident Insurance</li><li>Legal Insurance</li><li>Identity protection</li><li>Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)</li></ul><p><i>
If you&rsquo;re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.</i></p></div>

Certified Surgical Tech - Part-Time-$28.46-$39.88 per hour

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

<div><p><b>Location Address:</b></p>
1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
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Compensation Pay Range:</b></p>
Minimum Offer $15.60 Maximum Offer $22.12
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Summary:</b></p>
Are you currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician Program at CNM? If so, this may be an opportunity for you!<p></p><div><b>
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.</b><br>
<ul><li>Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities</li><li>Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)</li><li>Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)</li><li>Malpractice liability insurance</li><li>Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department</li><li>EPIC electronic charting system</li></ul></div>
Type of Opportunity: Part time FTE: 0.20 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
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Responsibilities:</b></p><p>
The<b> surgical tech intern </b>will assist the surgical team in preparing and organizing the operating room, maintaining a <b>sterile environment</b>, and supporting surgical procedures under the direct supervisor and guidance of experienced surgical technologists and other healthcare professionals.</p><p></p><p>
This requisition is for both Rust Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital Downtown Locations.</p><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p><p>
High School Diploma or GED</p><p></p><p>
Currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology Program (CNM ONLY)</p><p></p><p>
Please refer to CNM Surgical Tech Program Director, Caroline Geissler for Details regarding eligibility.</p><p></p><p><b>
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.</b><br>
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.<br>
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Learn more about our employee benefits.<br>
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<b>About Presbyterian Healthcare Services</b></p><p><br>
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.</p><p></p><p>
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.</p><p><br>
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.<br>
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<b>Compensation Disclaimer</b><br>
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The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.</p><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
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