Surgical Technologist

United Surgical Partners International; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life and AD&D

Disability coverage

FSAs & HSAs

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Job summary

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a Surgical Technologist Full Time. The role supports anesthesia and surgical teams, maintains sterile field, and ensures instrument readiness for procedures. No weekends, no call, and paid holidays are offered as part of the benefits package.

The center emphasizes quality, service-oriented care for surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist will assemble supplies, verify aseptic technique, and assist in maintaining instrument cards and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of Scrub Technician Certification Program required.
• 1–2 years of operating room experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or equivalent.
• BLS Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Inspects instruments and ensures proper working condition.
• Maintains sterile field and adheres to aseptic technique.
• Prepares and cares for instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Documents patient-care records as required.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Scrub Technician Certification Program

BLS Certification

Job description

Surgical Technologist Full Time

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a Surgical Technologist Full Time

Welcome to USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics

No Weekends! No Call! Paid Holidays!

At USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure.

No Weekends! No Call! Paid Holidays!

Surgical Technologist Full Time at USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

• Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
• Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards
• Inspects equipment for proper working condition
• Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
• Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packagesand preparing for the procedure
• Arranges instruments according to given procedure
• Confirms that instruments work properly
• Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
• Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy
• Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
• Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
• Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed
• Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
• Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
• Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
• Assists with room turnover/room cleaning throughout the day for optimal patient flow

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED;
• Completion of a Scrub Technician Certification Program.
• One to two years operating room experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BLS Certification.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.