Surgical Technician / Scrub Tech - Relocation AssistanceAvailable

Overview :

Presbyterian is seeking

a Surgical Technologist to provide assistance

and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and

equipment during surgical procedures in the operating

room . The Surgical Tech works under the supervision of

the surgeon and facilitates a safe, effective and orderly operating

room to maximize patient safety.

Our surgical techs at

Presbyterian Hospital assist with Peds, ENT, General, Neuro, ortho

and vascular surgeries. There are 16 OR rooms and on average see

about 40-65 cases a day.

Type of Opportunity :

Full Time FTE : 1.0 (40 Hours / week)

Work Schedule : Days

On call

Required

Sign on and

relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

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)

Shift differentials for nights and

weekends

Differentials for higher education,

certifications and various lead roles

Malpractice liability insurance

Responsibilities :

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.

Qualifications : 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.

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.

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.

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Maximum Offer for this position is up to : USD $35.29 / 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.