Surgical Tech

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

8d • $24 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Step into the operating room with purpose — join us as a Surgical Technician and play a vital role in patient care, precision, and teamwork every day! How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED plus short-term training in operating room setting or graduate of surgical technician certification from an accredited school or training program required.
• Current BLS required
• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment and a working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Minimum of 2+ years experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room if not from an accredited training program.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates superior knowledge and expert practice in various advanced surgical procedures: Neurosurgery, high risk Pediatric ENT, transplants, robotics, bariatrics, joint replacement and vascular.
• Specialty services require expanded knowledge of instrumentation, microscopes, navigation systems, and neuromonitoring awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to surgeons during procedures by preparing and handling instruments and equipment
• Maintain a sterile field and uphold strict infection control standards
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to facilitate seamless operations
• Ensure the operating room is safe, organized, and equipped for each procedure
• Collaborate with nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to maximize patient safety and efficiency
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of advanced surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities.
• Demonstrates skills in organizing and coordinating the effective use of personnel and materials.
• Develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education topics.
• Applies knowledge related to emergency situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the needs of the patient and the surgeon.
• Performs instrument counts prior to each procedure and maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments during the procedure.
• Secures and prepares all supplies and instruments required for surgical intervention before procedures.
• Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the OR.
• Prepares patient skin for surgical treatment.
• Position and re-position patient during surgery.
• Helps monitor patients during surgery.
• Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
• Performs scrub functions.
• Ensures that specimens are correctly handled and routed to the proper source.
• Maintains current knowledge of anatomy/physiology and medications used intraoperatively.
• Keeps current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and publications.
• Follows all federal, state and departmental safety procedures.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• ENHANCED Sign on Bonuses and Relocation Benefits to Eligible Candidates!
• free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED