Surgical Tech

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to support its surgical team in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. The role helps ensure the operating room runs smoothly and efficiently and contributes to positive surgical outcomes. At Presbyterian Hospital, surgical technicians assist with pediatric, ENT, general, neurological, orthopedic, and vascular surgeries across 16 operating rooms, which handle an average of approximately 40–65 cases per day.

The position is full-time, with a 1.00 FTE and 10-hour day shifts. The position is non-exempt and is located at 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The offered pay range is $21.39–$36.44. Enhanced sign-on bonuses and relocation benefits are available to eligible candidates.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprising nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multispecialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, it is the state’s largest private employer, with nearly 14,000 employees. The organization describes its mission as improving the health of patients, members, and the communities it serves.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus short-term training in an operating-room setting, or graduation from an accredited surgical technician certification school or training program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Familiarity with surgical instruments and equipment and working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
• At least 2 years of experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room if not a graduate of an accredited training program.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated superior knowledge and expert practice in advanced surgical procedures, including neurosurgery, high-risk pediatric ENT, transplants, robotics, bariatrics, joint replacement, and vascular procedures.
• Expanded knowledge of instrumentation, microscopes, and navigation systems, and awareness of neuromonitoring for specialty services.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support surgeons during procedures by preparing and handling instruments and equipment.
• Maintain a sterile field and follow strict infection-control standards.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to facilitate smooth procedures.
• Ensure the operating room is safe, organized, and equipped for each procedure.
• Collaborate with nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to support patient safety and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge of advanced surgical equipment and instrumentation, and leadership in organizing and coordinating personnel and materials.
• Develop, organize, and deliver continuing-education topics.
• Apply knowledge in emergency situations and use critical thinking to anticipate patient and surgeon needs.
• Perform instrument counts before each procedure and maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments during procedures.
• Secure and prepare supplies and instruments required for surgical interventions.
• Prepare and maintain the sterile field in the operating room.
• Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment and position or reposition patients during surgery.
• Help monitor patients during surgery and provide supportive care during the preoperative phase.
• Perform scrub functions.
• Ensure specimens are handled correctly and routed to the proper source.
• Maintain current knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medications used intraoperatively.
• Keep current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops, and publications.
• Follow federal, state, and departmental safety procedures.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and certain lead roles, where eligible.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program with access to free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
• Enhanced sign-on bonuses and relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED