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Certified Surgical Tech - First Assist - Operating Room

Certified Surgical Tech - First Assist - Operating Room

Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesAlbuquerque, NM, United States
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview :

Our Presbyterian Main Hospital in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech First Assist (ST / FA) to join our team.

The certified surgical tech first assist will provide essential support to the surgical team by evaluating and coordinating activities during surgical procedures. Perform pre and post-operative activities to facilitate optimal patient care. Works closely with surgeons in the operating room during a surgical procedure. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and during an operation, assist the surgeon with tasks such as selecting

equipment, holding open incisions, stopping bleeding, closing the incision, among other technical tasks. Collaborate with healthcare professionals including anesthesiologists and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care throughout the surgical process.

Shift Details :

Type of Opportunity : Full Time

FTE : 1.0 (40 Hours per Week)

On Call Required

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
  • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
  • EPIC electronic charting system
  • Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based upon level of experience.
  • Relocation assistance available for qualifying candidates.

Responsibilities :

  • Positioning the patient for surgery and aiding with draping
  • Clearing the area where the surgeon will operate and holding open incisions by using tissue retractors, sponges, or operating
  • suction or irrigation equipment

  • Selecting and passing instruments and supplies during an operation
  • Stopping bleeding by sponging, clamping, tying, or cauterizing vessels, or suturing tissue layers as directed by the surgeon
  • Applying dressings to surgical wounds
  • Counting sponges, needles, and other materials before and after the operation
  • Closing the incision at the end of the procedure
  • Follow facility protocol and policy as well as other state and federal laws and regulations
  • Qualifications :

    Education : High School Diploma or GED required and completion of an accredited surgical first assistant program. Associates degree preferred.

    Experience : Minimum 2 years of experience as Surgical Tech. Preferred experience as a CSFA or SA-C in diverse surgical specialties and proficiency with robotic and minimally invasive surgical

    techniques.

    Certifications : Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFSA) or Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C) required

    BLS - Basic Life Support required

    ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

    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.

    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 $45.82 / 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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