Surgical Tech - CVOR

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness NM

Epic system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Surgical Tech to support cardiac-focused operations in the Albuquerque OR. You’ll assist surgeons, prepare instruments, and maintain a sterile field, contributing to patient safety and efficient procedures.

Your role includes instrument counts, equipment setup, and ongoing learning through seminars to stay current with surgical advances. Eligible roles offer enhanced benefits, shift differentials, and relocation options.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED plus short-term OR training or surgical technician certification.
• 2+ years experience in hospital or outpatient OR preferred.
• Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterile technique, and emergency readiness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide instruments and equipment during procedures in the OR.
• Assist surgeons and ensure a safe, organized operating room for patient safety.
• Maintain sterile field, perform instrument counts, and prepare supplies before procedures.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Pediatric ENT

Transplants

Robotics

Bariatrics

Joint replacement

Vascular

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Surgical tech certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $24.27 Maximum Offer $41.33

Summary: We’re seeking compassionate & skilled Surgical Tech with a passion for patient-centered treatment and expertise in cardiac health. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside leading physicians, use advanced technology, and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives 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: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 10 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

ENHANCED Sign on Bonus and/or Relocation Benefits available to Eligible Candidates! In this role you will provide 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 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. Direct CVOR Surgical Tech Experience Highly Preferred.

We’re all about well-being, starting with yours. 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. Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.