Surgical Technician Jobs in New Mexico

A Surgical Technician, also known as a Scrub Technician or Operating Room Technician, plays a critical role in the medical field. They primarily assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Their duties include preparing the operating room, arranging equipment, and assisting doctors during surgeries. They are also responsible for maintaining a sterile environment to prevent the risk of infection. In addition to these, they often help in transporting patients and preparing them for surgery.

For this position, essential skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, technical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. They should also have the ability to work under pressure since surgeries can often be immediate and unpredictable. Most Surgical Technicians hold a postsecondary nondegree award or an associate's degree from an accredited surgical technologist program. Moreover, they often hold a certification such as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), which are nationally recognized certifications in the field. Before becoming a Surgical Technician, an individual might have been a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, or even a Phlebotomist, as these roles provide relevant experience in patient care and medical procedures.

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Certified Surg Tech Travel Job

  • Jackson HealthPros
  • Deming, NM
  • 10 days ago
  • Deming, NM
  • 10 days ago

Jackson HealthPros is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist to assist physicians and nurses in the operating room during surgical procedures....

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Operating Room - Surgical Technologist

  • Trusted Health
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 7 days ago

Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)) Skills Checklist: Yes References: Yes Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA), Basic Life Support Job Details Job Type: Travel Nurse/Patient: Shift...

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Surgical Tech I - Labor and Delivery

  • Presbyterian Healthcare Services
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 18 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 18 days ago

Skills: Scrub various types of basic surgical procedures: general, OB/gyn, urology Qualifications: HS Diploma or GED plus short-term training in operating room setting or graduate of surgical technician...

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Surgical Tech Labor and Delivery

  • Presbyterian Healthcare Services
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 19 days ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications: HD Diploma or GED required HS Diploma or GED plus short-term training in operating room setting or graduate of surgical technician certification from an accredited school or training...

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Surgical Tech

  • Socorro, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Socorro, NM
  • 1 day ago

Description: As an Operating Room Technician, also sometimes called Surgical Technologists, you are an important part of the operating room team....

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Travel Allied-Surgical Tech, OR

  • StaffDNA
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 2 days ago

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room (OR) If you are a detail-oriented professional passionate about supporting surgical teams, join us as a Surgical Technologist....

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Surgical Tech - Labor and Delivery Tech

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 2 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Surgical Tech - Labor and Delivery Techs to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals. About Us At KPG Healthcare, our goal is to make the highest...

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51101 - Travel: Surgical Technologist Certified-DAYS

  • VieMed Healthcare Staffing.
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 3 days ago

Required Skills: Certified Surgical Technologist or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with certification/license current and in good standing....

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51101 - Travel: Surgical Technologist Certified

  • VieMed Healthcare Staffing.
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 3 days ago

Required Skills Certified Surgical Technologist certification or valid LVN/LPN license BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Proficiency in preparing and maintaining sterile fields...

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Surgical Tech - GI Tech

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 4 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Surgical Tech - GI Techs to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals. About Us At KPG Healthcare, our goal is to make the highest quality and most...

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Surgery - Certified Surgical Technician (CST)

  • GQR
  • Farmington, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 5 days ago

Operating Room CST Job Location: Farmington, NM Profession: Certified Surgical Technologist Estimated Pay: $1440.72 Duration (weeks): 13 Specialty: Operating Room Shift Details: Day *Estimated weekly...

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Allied Health Professions - Certified Surgical Tech

  • Prolink
  • Farmington, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 5 days ago

Allied Health Professions - Certified Surgical Tech Sharing: Share on Facebook Sharing: Share on Twitter Sharing: Send via Email Sharing: Copy Link Location: Farmington, NM Employment Type:...

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OR Tech

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 5 days ago

Travel OR Tech - Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel OR Tech -. We`ll be your ticket to the travel Surgical Tech - job you`ll love with unparalleled recruiter support and industry-best...

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Surgical Tech

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago

Description: As an Operating Room Technician, also sometimes called Surgical Technologists, you are an important part of the operating room team....

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Travel Allied - OR Tech

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago

Travel OR Tech Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel OR Tech. We`ll be your ticket to the travel Surgical Tech job you`ll love with unparalleled recruiter support and industry-best benefits....

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Demographic Data for New Mexico

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Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs in New Mexico

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in New Mexico offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.2%
Bachelor's Degree
21.6%
High School or GED
17.2%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technicians in New Mexico
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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