Surgical Tech PRN - Operating Room

Join our Operating Room team at Rust Medical Center.  We are currently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Surgical Tech to join our Alternative Call Team. This position is PRN 

 

The Surgical Technologist provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the operating room. The Scrub Tech works under the supervision of the surgeon and facilitates a safe, effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety. 

 

Type of Opportunity:PRN  FTE: .001 As Needed
Work 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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New and experienced Surgical Techs are encouraged to apply! For experienced Surgical Techs, level II or III positions may be available. 

• Surgical Tech - Requirements :

   

  • 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 and a working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
  • Minimum of 2+ years experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room if not from an accredited training program.
  • CST Preferred but not required for level I

Responsible for the basic cleaning and upkeep of the Rehab Department.
Demonstrates superior knowledge of advanced surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.

Demonstrates leadership abilities.

Demonstrates skills in organizing and coordinating the effective use of personnel and materials.

 Develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education topics.

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:

Demonstrates superior knowledge and expert practice in various advanced surgical procedures:

Neurosurgery, high risk Pediatric ENT, transplants, robotics, bariatrics, joint replacement and vascular. Specialty services require expanded knowledge of instrumentation, microscopes, navigation systems, and neuromonitoring awareness.

 

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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.

USD $26.46/Hr.

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.