Travel Surgical Tech in Santa Fe, NM

Surgical Tech
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Surgical Technologist – Certified (Travel)

Location

Santa Fe, NM | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | 4 Days x 10 Hours | Days (6:30 AM – 4:30 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains the sterile field; passes instruments and sutures to the physician and assists as directed during surgical procedures.
• Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to the type of case using physician preference cards as a baseline.
• Maintains aseptic technique and actively monitors for potential breaches; adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions in all patient care situations.
• Prepares patient skin for surgery, positions patients according to procedure type, and transports patients to and from the OR suite.
• Identifies and cares for biological specimens; demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Maintains proper traffic control, dress code compliance, and adherence to OR sanitation, decontamination, processing, and sterilization policies.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 180 days of graduation or active LVN/LPN License required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Must be available for weekend, on-call, and floating requirements (float to main facility).
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR expected.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2 or more years of surgical technologist experience preferred.
• Ability to proficiently scrub in 3 or more specialty areas such as Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, or similar highly preferred.
• Experience maintaining and updating physician preference cards accurately and thoroughly.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment with exposure to a wide range of specialty procedures and advanced surgical techniques.
• Dress code attire is provided, supporting a ready-to-work experience from day one.