Surgical Tech I-OR

Requisition ID
2024-38583
Category
Clinical Care-Other
Location : Name
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
Location : City
Espanola
Location : State/Province
NM
Minimum Offer
USD $17.80/Hr.
Maximum Offer for this position is up to
USD $26.46/Hr.

Overview

Type of Opportunity: Full Time

FTE: 1

Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

 

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.

 

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.

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 staff 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

As a Surgical Tech I in the Operating Room 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.

 

Are you a Surgical Tech I searching for a new opportunity! Presbyterian Espanola Hospital's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian Espanola Hospital, offering a wide range of healthcare services, to serve a diverse population of patients in beautiful northern New Mexico since 1948.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Scrub various types of basic surgical procedures: general, OB/gyn, urology, gastroenterology 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

  • Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed. 
  • Adheres to proper surgical procedures of aseptic technique and safety in the use of instruments and equipment.
  • Maintain current knowledge of various equipment, procedures and supplies.  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, instruments, and equipment 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

Benefits

Learn more about our employee benefits.


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.

 

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.

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