Surgical Tech

Surgical Technician

Provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the Operating Room. Works under the supervision of the surgeon. Facilitates a safe, effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety.

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)

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: 1.00

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

*Demonstrates knowledge of advanced surgical techniques.

*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.

*Provides 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:

In addition to basic surgical procedures, demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice in broader scope of surgical procedures: ENT, Plastics, Eyes, Complex Breast, and ortho/spine. For Family Birthing Center (FBC) this includes advanced knowledge and practice in all obstetrical procedures: cesarean section, cesarean section with tubal ligation, cesarean section with hysterectomy, laceration repair, dilatation and curettage, and emergency cerclage placement.

Qualifications:

HD Diploma or GED required

HS 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.

Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.

Minimum of two years experience in a hospital operating room or outpatient operating room setting.

Certification Required **or minimum of 5+ years of experience and skillset to perform all specialties