Surgical Tech

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Wearable safety badge

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks a skilled Surgical Technician to support our operating room team in delivering safe and compassionate patient care. You will assist surgeons by preparing instruments and maintaining a sterile field, while coordinating with nurses and anesthesiologists to optimize efficiency.

The role offers varied days and hours in a busy OR with 16 rooms and 40–65 cases daily, and enhanced sign-on bonuses for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of surgical technician certification from an accredited school or training program required.
• Current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures by preparing and handling instruments.
• Maintain a sterile field and uphold infection control standards.
• Collaborate with nurses and anesthesiologists to maximize patient safety and efficiency.
• Prepare and arrange supplies and instruments for each procedure.
• Position and re-position patient during surgery.
• Monitor patients and provide pre-operative support.

Skills

Surgical instrument knowledge

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Leadership

Critical thinking

Emergency response

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Surgical technician certification

BLS certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile processing equipment

Sterile field supplies

Job description

Location Address:

2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdClovis, NM 88101-9412

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $21.39Maximum 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 New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Part timeFTE: 0.60Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

ENHANCED Sign on Bonuses and Relocation Benefits to Eligible Candidates!

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Surgical Technician to support our surgical team in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. This vital role ensures the operating room runs smoothly and efficiently, directly contributing to positive surgical outcomes.

Our surgical techs at Presbyterian Hospital assist with Peds, ENT, General, Neuro, ortho and vascular surgeries. There are 16 OR rooms and on average see about 40-65 cases a day.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• In addition to basic surgical procedures, demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice in broader scope of surgical procedures: ENT, Plastics, Eyes, Complex Breast, joint replacement and ortho/spine.
• Participate in the training/ precepting of new staff.
• HS Diploma or GED plus graduate of surgical technician certification from an accredited school or training program required. Sterile Processing Certification preferred
• Current BLS required.
• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment.
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Minimum of one years experience in a hospital operating room or outpatient operating room setting.
• One year experience in sterile processing environment, hospital or clinic (medical or veterinary) required.

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Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

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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.

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