Surgical Technologist Jobs in New Mexico

A Surgical Technologist, also known as a Surgical Tech or Operating Room Technician, is an integral part of the surgical team in the med tech industry. Their primary responsibility is to assist doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals during surgical procedures. Surgical Technologists prepare the operating room, ensuring all necessary equipment and surgical tools are sterilized and readily available. They also assist during the operation by passing instruments to surgeons, holding organs in place, or using retractors. After the surgery, they may help dress wounds and transfer patients to recovery rooms.

Important skills for a Surgical Technologist include strong attention to detail, the ability to work well under pressure, good physical stamina for long surgeries, and excellent hand-eye coordination. In addition to these skills, Surgical Technologists usually need to hold a certification. The most common certifications are the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and the Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing. Prior to becoming a Surgical Technologist, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a Medical Assistant, or even work in medical equipment sterilization, to gain experience in the medical field.

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Overview The Surgical Technologist provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the operating room....

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $1760/wk

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $1640/wk

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 27 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 27 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Surgical Technologist - ST

  • Algodones, NM
  • 2 hours ago
  • Algodones, NM
  • 2 hours ago

Job Summary/ Responsibilities: Full time/Day Shift/Operating room Under the supervision of the Director of Surgical Services, this position assists with surgical procedures under the guidance of surgeons...

Certified Surgical Technologist

  • Bent, NM
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bent, NM
  • 2 hours ago

Step Into the OR: Join Us as a Surgical Technologist If you're a certified Surgical Technologist looking to make a real impact in a place where teamwork is strong, patient care is personal, and your...

Travel Surgical Technician - $1,498 per week

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 4 hours ago

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Surgical Technician Discipline: Allied Health...

Certified Surgical Tech - Surgical Services

  • Alamogordo, NM
  • 10 hours ago
  • Alamogordo, NM
  • 10 hours ago

of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Certification of Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 180...

Certified Surgical Tech - General Practitioner

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 16 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 16 hours ago

Technology program 1+ years experience in an operating room in a hospital setting American Heart Association BLS, for Heath Care Providers Certification as a surgical technologist (CST) Additional...

Travel Surgical Tech - $1573/wk gross

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 23 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 23 hours ago

Job Number Job Number 891597 Description Surgical Tech Location: Santa Fe, NM Start Date: 06/02/2025 Shift: 4x10 Days Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this...

CHS Travel: Certified Surgical Technician (CST)/ (OR)

  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 23 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 23 hours ago

Surgical technologists are certified following successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program or other programmatically-accredited surgical technology program and the national Certified Surgical...

Surgical Tech

  • Deming, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Deming, 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....

Professional Surgical Tech - CST / ST

  • Tularosa, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Tularosa, NM
  • 1 day ago

We're seeking a dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to become an integral part of our compassionate healthcare team....

Travel OR Tech (Surgical Tech)

  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 2 days ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel - Certified Surgical Technician (CST)/ (OR) Shift: Days, 7a-3:30p, 8x5, 40hrs per week, M-F Length: 13 weeks On Call - Rotating Schedule M-F 1530 - 0700 and...

Travel Surgical Tech (771679)

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 4 days ago

Travel - Surgical Tech Weekly Gross Pay: $1400 - $1600 Location: Santa Fe, NM, United States Start date: 06-02-2025 Assignment length: 13 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous...

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Demographic Data for New Mexico

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Salary for Surgical Technologist 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 Technologists in New Mexico offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
17.6%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.1%
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 Technologists 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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