Surgical (Scrub) Technicians to deliver critical perioperative support for the Indian Health Service's Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM - serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities across the Navajo Area. In this role, you will be a core member of the sterile surgical team, keeping the operating room running safely and efficiently across a diverse mix of surgical and endoscopy cases. This is meaningful, hands-on work in a community where skilled OR professionals make a direct and lasting difference in patient outcomes.
- Perform scrub technician duties for a full range of scheduled and add-on surgical cases, including general surgery, OB/GYN, dental, minor oral and facial procedures, podiatry, and endoscopy
- Set up, prepare, and maintain sterile fields - selecting and arranging instruments, supplies, and equipment tailored to each procedure
- Pass instruments, sutures, and supplies to the surgeon and team with precision and anticipation throughout all phases of each case
- Conduct surgical counts (sponges, needles, and instruments) in strict accordance with facility policy and participate in pre-procedure time-outs to verify correct site, side, and procedure
- Uphold infection prevention and sterile technique standards throughout every case, ensuring patient and team safety
- Assist with specimen handling and labeling as required during and after procedures
- Support room turnover and endoscopy suite readiness, ensuring efficient transitions between cases in a facility running up to 15 cases per day
$116,480 - $118,560 a year
Weekly rate: $2,240-$2,280 per week.
- Demonstrated experience as an Operating Room Scrub Technician, including hands-on scrub experience across multiple surgical specialties
- Proficiency in sterile technique, surgical counts, instrument handling, and intraoperative support across general surgery, OB/GYN, dental, endoscopy, and related case types
- Current certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or equivalent recognized credentialing body, or eligible registration through a recognized professional association
- Familiarity with Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) Code of Ethics and commitment to upholding those standards
- Ability to comply with HIPAA privacy requirements and handle patient medical information with strict confidentiality
- Valid motor vehicle operator's license
- Ability to meet facility health and immunization requirements as a condition of employment (specific immunizations may be required)
- Basic information technology skills sufficient to use electronic health record and timekeeping systems
- Ability to complete required facility orientation prior to beginning independent work
- Ability to pass a background check in accordance with applicable federal requirements
What sets candidates apart:
- Prior experience working in a federal, tribal, or IHS healthcare setting, or in a rural or underserved community hospital environment
- Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to American Indian and Alaska Native traditions and healthcare practices
- Experience scrubbing endoscopy procedures in addition to traditional OR cases
- Familiarity with Joint Commission (TJC) or CMS accreditation standards in a perioperative setting
- Ability to communicate effectively in Navajo or familiarity with Navajo community health contexts
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