Surgical Tech

Lovelace Health System, Inc.; Paradise Hills (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time Surgical Technician to join the team. The role involves indirect patient care, maintaining sterile environments, and adherence to safety protocols. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program, and experience in an operating room is preferred. This position offers a people-first environment with career growth opportunities and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or clinical-based program required.
• Six months of experience in an operating room or ambulatory surgery unit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform indirect patient care support including transporting patients.
• Assist with patient positioning and maintaining sterile environments.
• Adhere to policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

Skills

Anatomy and Physiology

Sterile technique

Medical terminology

Instrumentation knowledge

Medical equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Surgical Technician in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Responsibilities

• Performs various indirect patient care support and services to include but not limited to transporting patients and lab specimens, assist with patient positioning and maintaining patient care rooms to ensure a sterile environment.
• In addition, may be required to provide basic clerical support for assigned area.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or clinical-based program.
• Anatomy and Physiology, sterile technique, medical terminology, instrumentation, and medical equipment knowledge.
• Sterilization techniques; Operating Room instruments and supplies; medical terminology.
• Six (6) months of experience in an operating room or ambulatory surgery unit.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Certified OR Tech.
• 1 year OR experience.
• CORT or CST.