Surgical Tech II

Location 2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Clovis, NM 88101-9412 Compensation Minimum Offer $21.39 - Maximum Offer $32.68 Summary Build your career as a Surgical Technologist by playing a vital role in the operating room. You'll prepare instruments and equipment, assist surgeons during procedures, and help maintain a safe, sterile environment that supports exceptional patient care. You'll also gain experience in infection prevention, surgical instrumentation, and sterile processing while working alongside a collaborative surgical team. Growth and Development 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 Full time – FTE: 0.90; Job Exempt: No; Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America). Responsibilities Prepare and maintain sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures. Establish and maintain the sterile field while assisting surgeons throughout operative procedures. Perform surgical scrub duties, instrument counts, specimen handling, patient positioning, and other intraoperative support. Clean, inspect, assemble, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and reusable medical devices according to regulatory and manufacturer guidelines. Monitor sterilization processes, maintain quality assurance documentation, and ensure compliance with infection prevention and safety standards. Maintain inventory, restock supplies, and support the readiness of the operating room and sterile processing areas. Collaborate with the surgical team, mentor team members as appropriate, and participate in ongoing education and process improvement initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program required; Sterile Processing certification preferred. Current BLS certification required. Minimum one year of experience in an operating room and one year of sterile processing experience in a hospital, clinic, or veterinary setting required. Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and advanced surgical specialties, including ENT, orthopedics, spine, plastics, ophthalmology, and total joint procedures. Ability to train and precept new team members preferred. Employment Practices AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr