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UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Weekday Night Differential

26% Weekend Night Differential

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

UNM Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technician in Albuquerque, New Mexico to assist in nursing care and the preparation of surgical patients. The role requires expertise in maintaining sterile fields and adhering to hospital procedures while working with various age groups.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of surgical experience. CPR certification is mandatory. The position offers differentials for night and weekend shifts as well as a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• 2 years of directly related surgical experience required.
• Must hold CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider certification.
• Bilingual skills in English and native languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and preparation for surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile environments and equipment for surgeries.
• Document all patient care activities and equipment used.

Skills

Surgical experience

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Program Graduate (Surgical Technician)

Job description

Position Summary

Assist in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Function as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field, and issuing instruments to surgeons. Ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES – Work with staff team to gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
• EQUIPMENT – Set up tables, instruments and supplies required for specific operations
• PATIENT CARE – Assist in preparing and draping of patient and operating area; prepare and maintain sterile field for surgical procedures
• DATA – Maintain and assist with computerized data and charting, probing, and digital x-rays; maintain dental laboratory slips and check in lab cases
• SPECIMENS – Assist in maintenance and care of specimens; prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES – Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies
• PATIENT CARE – Assist with table equipment, patient positioning, and application of plaster casts and dressings
• DOCUMENTATION – Document all patient care activities
• STOCK – Perform restocking duties as necessary
• SPECIAL PROCEDURES – Function as a service coordinator with RN for special procedure preparations
• SPECIAL PROCEDURES – Maintain suture levels and assist in high level surgical procedures including vascular/aneurysm surgical procedures
• RESPONSE – Respond immediately to surgical supply requests from the Operating Room; must react with a sense of urgency, be courteous and service oriented at all times
• SURGICAL SUPPLY – Pick supplies, instrumentation, and other required items for the completion of Operating Room cases; arrange supplies in the case carts according to procedure ensuring accuracy and proper documentation; deliver completed case carts to the appropriate locations as determined by the Surgical Services Department
• SURGICAL SUPPLY – Communicate and find instrumentation requiring rapid turnaround for the next case; understand event related sterility and sterility indicators; check for discrepancies and take corrective action before making delivery of location
• SURGICAL SUPPLY – Report instrument malfunction and place instruments in the appropriate location for repair
• DEVELOPMENT – Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops
• SURGICAL SUPPLY – Receive used case carts and deliver to the decontamination room
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 – Follow patient safety‑related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 – Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 – Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 – Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 – Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

Education

• Essential: High School or GED Equivalent.
• Nonessential: Program Graduate.
• Education specialization: Surgical Technician.

Experience

• Essential: 2 years directly related surgical experience.
• Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo.

Credentials

• Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days.
• Not Applicable/Not Required.

Physical Conditions

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working Conditions

• Significant Hazard: Chemicals, Biohazardous Materials require PPE.
• May be required or is required to perform on‑call duties.
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required.

Compensation and Benefits

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.

Sign‑On Bonus Available.