Surgical Tech

Overview

Presbyterian is seeking a Surgical Tech to join our Labor and Delivery team and support our perioperative services.

In this role, you will be responsible for problem-solving during procedures, maintaining knowledge of equipment, and ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and safety standards. You will perform instrument counts, prepare supplies and sterile fields, and assist in patient positioning and skin preparation during surgery. Your duties also include monitoring patients, providing pre-operative support, performing scrub functions, and ensuring proper handling of specimens.

You will manage and inspect surgical instruments, operate specialized cleaning equipment, and ensure compliance with sterilization and infection control standards. Tasks involve cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining instruments, processing GI endoscopes, and documenting sterilization records. Additionally, you'll inventory and restock surgical supplies, assist in distributing medical equipment, and maintain records in alignment with regulatory requirements.

Staying current with anatomy, physiology, medications, and surgical practices through participation in seminars and workshops is integral to this role. You will also ensure compliance with safety protocols, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and workflow patterns, while supporting overall efficiency in surgical operations.

If you are passionate about patient safety, surgical excellence, and maintaining the highest standards, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Type of Opportunity: Per DiemWork Schedule: Varied

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) Shift differentials for nights and weekends Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles Malpractice liability insurance Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department EPIC electronic charting system

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Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 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.

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.Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $26.46/Hr. 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.