Surgical Tech - Cardiovascular Operating Room

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 33,434 - 51,067; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational development options

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness opportunities

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Cardiovascular OR Surgical Tech in Albuquerque, NM. This full-time position is vital in assisting surgeons during complex procedures to ensure patient safety and surgical success.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in advanced surgical procedures and a minimum of 2+ years experience in an operating room. Excellent organizational and leadership skills are essential. Various benefits are offered, including educational development and malpractice insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room.
• Familiarity with sterile and aseptic techniques is required.
• Cardiovascular Operating Room experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeons by providing instruments and ensuring a safe operating room.
• Performs scrub functions and maintains sterile field.
• Prepares patient skin for surgical treatment.

Skills

Knowledge of advanced surgical equipment

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Critical thinking skills

Experience in Neurosurgery and other specialties

Education

HS Diploma or GED with training in operating room

Current BLS certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

EPIC electronic charting system

Job description

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

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $24.27, Maximum Offer $37.07

Summary: Join a highly skilled surgical team where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes. As a Cardiovascular OR Surgical Tech, you'll play a vital role in supporting surgeons during complex procedures by preparing instruments, managing surgical equipment, and maintaining a safe, organized operating room environment. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will help ensure the highest level of patient care and surgical success.

Type of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 1.00

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: 10 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the Operating Room. Works under the supervision of the surgeon. Facilitates a safe, effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety.

• Demonstrates superior knowledge of advanced surgical equipment and 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.
• Positions and repositions patient during surgery.
• Assists in monitoring patients during surgery.
• Provides 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 required in a hospital or outpatient operating room if not from an accredited training program.
• Cardiovascular Operating Room experience highly preferred.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety (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.

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

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.