Surgical Tech

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational and career development (tu

Staff Safety wearable badge

Shift differentials for night/weekend

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness program

EPIC electronic charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Surgical Technician to support surgeons by preparing instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and anticipating the needs of the team during procedures.

The role emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with nurses and anesthesiologists, and ongoing education. Eligible candidates have a high school diploma or GED and a surgical tech certification, along with BLS.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED and surgical technician certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Familiar with surgical instruments, sterile technique and asepsis.
• 2+ years hospital OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures by preparing and handling instruments.
• Maintain sterile field and infection control standards.
• Anticipate needs of surgical team to facilitate operations.
• Ensure OR is safe, organized and equipped for procedures.
• Collaborate with nurses and anesthesiologists to maximize patient safety.
• Perform instrument counts and manage supplies before procedures.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Pediatric ENT

Transplants

Robotics

Bariatrics

Joint replacement

Vascular

Education

Surgical tech certificate / diploma

Current BLS certification

Job description

Location Address: 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $21.39

Maximum Offer $36.44

Summary: 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.

• 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 NewMexicoHigherEducationDepartment
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 1.00

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Enhanced Sign on and Relocation available to Qualified Candidates! Schedule for this role: Mid-Shift 1030-2100 (4 10-hour shifts) Mon, Tues, Thurs & Friday (Weds off) $1.50 Weekend Day $1.75 Weekday Nights $3.25 Weekend Nights

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

Skills

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Surgical Tech Experience HIGHLY preferred for this role.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

We’re Determined to Support New Mexico’s Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.