Surgical Tech Labor and Delivery

Location Address

1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM

Minimum Offer $19.14, Maximum Offer $29.22

Join the Labor and Delivery team as a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) and assistant and support surgeons in the operating room!

• 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)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: PRN, FTE: 0.00, Job Exempt:
No,

Work Shift:

Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

In this role you will support and assist the surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the Operating Room. You will work under the supervision of the surgeon and facilitate a safe, effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety. You must also be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
• Maintain current knowledge of various equipment, procedures and supplies.
• Adhere to proper surgical procedures of aseptic technique and safety in the use of instruments and equipment.
• Perform instrument counts prior to each procedure and maintain an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments during the procedure.
• Secure and prepare all supplies and instruments required for surgical intervention before procedures.
• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the OR.
• Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment.
• Position and re-position patient during surgery.
• Help monitor patients during surgery.
• Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
• Perform scrub functions.
• Ensure that specimens are correctly handled and routed to the proper source.
• Maintain current knowledge of anatomy/physiology and medications used intraoperatively.
• Keep current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and publications.
• Follow all federal, state and departmental safety procedures.

Scrub various types of basic surgical procedures: general, OB/gyn & urology.

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Current BLS required at time of hire.
• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment.
• 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.

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 exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees – including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.

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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