Surgical Tech Labor and Delivery

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Loan forgiveness

Malpractice insurance

EPIC system

Wearable safety badge

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a Surgical Technician to assist surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment in the Operating Room. The role supports patient safety and surgical workflow under surgeon supervision.

Responsibilities include instrument counts, maintaining sterile fields, patient prep, positioning, monitoring, scrub duties, and proper specimen handling, with growth opportunities and a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Qualifications

• HD Diploma or GED required.
• HS Diploma or GED plus short-term OR training or surgical tech certification.
• Current BLS at time of hire.
• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment.
• Sterile/aseptic technique knowledge.
• Minimum 2 years in OR setting; 5+ years to cover all specialties.

Responsibilities

• Performs instrument counts before each procedure and maintains counts during surgery.
• Secures and prepares supplies and instruments for interventions.
• Maintains sterile field and prepares patient skin.
• Positions and re-positions patient during surgery.
• Monitors patients and provides pre-operative support.
• Performs scrubbing functions and handles specimens correctly.

Skills

BLS

Sterile technique

Aseptic technique

Surgical instruments knowledge

Emergency response

Education

HD Diploma or GED

HS Diploma or GED + OR training

Surgical technician certification

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $21.39 Maximum Offer $36.44

Summary

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. You will also works under the supervision of the surgeon. Facilitates a safe, effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Benefits

• 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 time
• FTE: 0.60
• Job Exempt: No
• Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Sign on and relocation benefits to qualified candidates
• Demonstrates knowledge of advanced surgical techniques.
• 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

• In addition to basic surgical procedures, demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice in broader scope of surgical procedures: ENT, Plastics, Eyes, Complex Breast, and ortho/spine.
• For Family Birthing Center (FBC) this includes advanced knowledge and practice in all obstetrical procedures: cesarean section, cesarean section with tubal ligation, cesarean section with hysterectomy, laceration repair, dilatation and curettage, and emergency cerclage placement.

Qualifications

• HD Diploma or GED required
• 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 at time of hire.
• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment.
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Minimum of two years experience in a hospital operating room or outpatient operating room setting.
• Certification Required or minimum of 5+ years of experience and skillset to perform all specialties

Well‑being & Employee Benefits

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 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 NewMexico'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.

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