Rang Healthcare is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 09/15/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Job Title- Surgical Technologist
Location- Albuquerque, NM 87106
Shift- M-Th 10:30-21:00 OR M, T, W, F 06:30-17:00
Floating between departments and or local locations within 20 miles is required.
Provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the Operating Room. Works under the supervision of the surgeon. Facilitates a safe, effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety.
Essential Duties:
-Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
-Maintain current knowledge of various equipment, procedures and supplies.
-Adheres to proper surgical procedures of aseptic technique and safety in the use of instruments and equipment.
-Performs instrument counts prior to each procedure and maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments during the procedure.
-Secures and prepares all supplies and instruments required for surgical intervention before procedures.
-Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the OR.
-Prepares patient skin for surgical treatment.
-Position and re-position patient during surgery.
-Helps monitor patients during surgery.
-Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
-Performs scrub functions.
-Ensures that specimens are correctly handled and routed to the proper source.
-Maintains current knowledge of anatomy/physiology and medications used intraoperatively.
-Keeps current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and publications.
-Follows all federal, state and departmental safety procedures
Certification and Licenses:
Two (2) years current experience required in large OR
Ortho, ENT and/or vascular experience a plus
Epic experience preferred, but not required
Certified Surgical Technician credential from either NBSTSA or NCCT + ten (10) years of experience.
-BLS certification required and must be completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
-Certified Surgical Technicians (CST) through NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery certification NCCT.
HS Diploma or GED and one of the following:
Completion of a Surgical Technician training program (requirement verified at interview) or graduation from an accredited school..
“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”
About Rang Healthcare
Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT/Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.
We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it’s for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay