Surgical Tech - CVOR

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Cardiovascular OR Surgical Tech to support surgeons during complex procedures by preparing instruments, managing equipment, and maintaining a safe operating room environment.

You will demonstrate attention to detail, adhere to sterile technique, and participate in ongoing education to ensure high standards of patient care and safety in the OR.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED plus short-term OR training or surgical technician certification.
• Current BLS certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruments and equipment to surgeons during procedures in the OR.
• Maintains sterile field and ensures safe, orderly operating room operations.
• Demonstrates leadership by organizing personnel and materials during procedures.
• Keeps knowledge up to date on anatomy, medications used intraoperatively, and safety procedures.

Skills

Surgical instruments knowledge

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Sterile technique

Education

HS Diploma or GED and OR training

Surgical technician certification

Job description

Location Address:

1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $24.27 Maximum Offer $41.33

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.

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 and Relocation Bonus for Eligible Candidates! 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. Additional Job Duties: 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 Required in a hospital or outpatient operating room if not from an accredited training program.
• Cardiovascular Operating Room HIGHLY Preferred

Cardiovascular Operating Room HIGHLY Preferred

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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.