Surgical Tech

Location Address:

1010 Spruce StreetEspanola, NM

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $20.37
Maximum Offer $31.12

Summary:

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.

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: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• 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. 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 benefits:

• 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.

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.