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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a General Surgery OR position in Santa Fe, NM, requiring at least 1 year of experience and BLS certification.
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Hospital-based General Surgery OR setting in Santa Fe, NM
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4x10-hour shifts, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
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No weekend requirement
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On-call is optional; candidates may pick up call shifts voluntarily but it is not required
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Floating within Surgical Services is required as needed
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Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist
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High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited Surgical Technology or LVN/LPN program required
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BLS certification from the AHA required
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CST credential or LVN/LPN license required if applicable
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Ability to scrub in General Surgery cases; proficiency in 3 or more specialty areas (e.g., Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Robotics) highly preferred
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US Social Security Number required for consideration
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2 references required for consideration
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Active copies of all certifications required for consideration (expired certifications will result in rejection)
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Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a radius rule
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Prepares the OR by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to case type using physician preference cards, and keeps preference cards current
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Establishes and maintains the sterile field; passes instruments and sutures to the physician as directed
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Prepares patient skin for surgery and positions patients according to the type of procedure
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Transports patients to and from the OR suite and provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients
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Identifies, cares for, and documents biological specimens
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Actively monitors for and prevents breaches in aseptic technique throughout all procedures
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Demonstrates competency in the use, care, and sterilization of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment
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Maintains proper OR traffic control, dress code compliance, and adherence to sanitation policies
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Works collaboratively as part of the surgical team under the direction of a professional nurse
