Surgical (Scrub/OR) Technician

Akicita Federal, LLC • Shiprock, NM

2d • $116,480 - $118,560 • Onsite

About The Position

Akicita Federal is hiring 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree