Surgical Technician / Scrub Tech - Relocation AssistanceAvailable

Overview :

Presbyterian is seeking

a Surgical Technologist ( Scrub

Tech) to provide assistance and support to surgeons by

preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical

procedures in the operating room . Surg Techs

work under the supervision of the surgeon and facilitate a safe,

effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient

safety.

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center has 10 operating rooms, offering a

wide range of surgical procedures including general,

orthopedic, bariatric, gynecology, urology and ear nose and throat.

Sign-on bonus available based upon level of experience.

Relocation assistance

available for qualifying candidates.

Shift

Details :

Type of Opportunity : Full Time

FTE : 1.0 (40 Hours per Week)

On Call Required

Where you'll work :

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center (RMC) is conveniently located for

patients and members living on Albuquerque's west side -

offering patient-centered, environmentally friendly and

technologically innovative care. RMC features :

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and

career development options, including tuition and certification

reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

Staff Safety (A w

earable badge that allows employees 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

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 :

S 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.