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Surgical Technologist, Operating Room

ARMStaffing is looking for a Surgical Technologist, Operating Room (Day Shift) in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Location: Carlsbad, NM

Assignment Duration: This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift: Days, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 4x10 hour shifts, with call required.

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist will prepare the operating room, set up surgical equipment, and maintain the sterile field. Responsibilities include passing instruments, fluids, and supplies to the surgeon, as well as managing surgical equipment and specimens during procedures. The Surgical Technologist will perform inventory counts of sponges and supplies to prevent foreign retained objects.

This position requires experience in various surgical specialties, including general, orthopedics, OBGYN, podiatry, urology, plastics, endovascular, trauma, and robotics (DaVinci).

The surgical unit consists of 6 operating rooms and has an average monthly volume of 250-300 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and ensure a sterile environment.
• Set up surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Assist the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Manage surgical specimens and ensure accurate counts of items used during procedures.
• Adhere to safety and infection control protocols.
• Handle on-call shifts as required, including 1 weekday and weekend rotation.

Required Experience

• Must have at least 2 years of surgical technologist experience in the operating room.
• Demonstrated experience in the surgical specialties outlined in the job description.
• BLS certification is required.

Certifications/Licensure

Certification as a Surgical Technologist from a CAAHEP-accredited program and successful completion of the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination is required.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we've built a reputation on more than just placements we've built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.