Certified Surgical Technician / Certified Scrub Technician III- Vascular Operating Room - Relocation Assistance Available

Overview : The Presbyterian

Downtown Surgical Services department is seeking a

Certified VOR (Vascular Operating Room) Surgical

Technician / Certified VOR Scrub Technician to

join the team. In this role you will provide assistance and support

to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment

during surgical procedures in the

Operating Room . You will also work under the

supervision of the surgeon while facilitating a safe, effective,

and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety.

Type of Opportunity : Full Time FTE :

1.0

Exempt : No

Work Schedule : Varied Days and

Hours

Sign-on

Bonus available based upon level of

experience

Relocation assistance 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

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.

Insures 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.

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 :

HS

Diploma or GED plus short-term training in operating room setting

Graduate of surgical

technician certification from an accredited school or training

program required.- Certification Required or minimum of

10+ years of experience and skillset to perform all

specialties.

Minimum

of three years experience in a hospital operating

room.

Familiarity

with all surgical instruments and equipment.

Working knowledge of sterile and

aseptic technique.

Current BLS required

at time of hire

Certified

Surgical Technician

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

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.