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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 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 day shift General Surgery position at a regional medical center in Santa Fe, NM, requiring at least 1 year of experience and BLS certification.
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General Surgery (OR) unit at an acute care regional medical center in Santa Fe, NM
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Day shift schedule: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
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Weekend and on-call requirements apply
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Floating to other areas within the facility may be required
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13-week contract
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Minimum of 1 year of surgical technologist experience required
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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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CST credential or LVN/LPN license required if applicable
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BLS certification from the AHA required
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Proficiency in at least 3 surgical specialty areas (e.g., transplants, open heart, urology, neurology, robotics) highly preferred
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Ability to establish and maintain sterile fields and pass instruments accurately
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Prepare the OR by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to the case type using physician preference cards
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Establish and maintain the sterile field, pass instruments and sutures to the physician, and assist as directed throughout surgical procedures
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Actively monitor for breaches in aseptic technique and maintain a safe surgical environment
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Prepare patient skin for surgery and assist with patient positioning according to the type of procedure
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Identify, handle, and care for biological specimens appropriately
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Transport patients to and from the OR suite and provide comfort and support for pre-operative patients
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Maintain and update physician preference cards to ensure accuracy and completeness
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Adhere to Universal Barrier Precautions and OR dress code, traffic control, and sanitation policies
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Demonstrate competency in the use, care, decontamination, processing, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment
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Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates; local candidates are not accepted unless the position explicitly states otherwise
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2 references and a current skills checklist are required for consideration
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US Social Security Number is required for consideration; Canadian SIN is not accepted
