Surgical Technician: Growth, Benefits & Impact

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness program

EPIC electronic charting

Wearable safety badge

Shift differentials

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Ruidoso, NM seeks a Surgical Technician to support the operating room with precise instrument handling, aseptic technique and patient care. This part-time, 0.45 FTE role emphasizes teamwork, safety and adherence to infection control standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile fields, assisting with prep and scrubbing, instrument counts, and preparing supplies for procedures.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Scrub various types of basic surgical procedures.
• Current BLS required.
• Short-term training in operating room setting preferred.
• Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred.
• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment. Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Follows approved infection control, quality assurance, and department policies for cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization of instruments and devices.
• Maintains current knowledge of equipment, procedures and supplies.
• Maintains sterile field in the OR and assists with prep and scrub.
• Performs instrument counts and ensures accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Prepares patient skin and positions patient during surgery.
• Monitors patients during surgery and provides pre-operative support.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection control

Instrument handling

Aseptic technique

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Surgical instruments

EPIC system

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Ruidoso, NM seeks a Surgical Technician to support the operating room with precise instrument handling, aseptic technique and patient care. This part-time, 0.45 FTE role emphasizes teamwork, safety and adherence to infection control standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile fields, assisting with prep and scrubbing, instrument counts, and preparing supplies for procedures.