Surgical Tech

Overview:

The Surgical Tech 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.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
Work Schedule: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline 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

This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates effective problem-solving aligned with surgical procedures

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of equipment, supplies, anatomy, and intraoperative medications

• Adheres strictly to aseptic techniques, PPE protocol, and safety standards during surgical procedures

• Performs accurate instrument, needle, and sponge counts before and during surgery

• Prepares sterile field, instruments, and equipment for surgery

• Assists with patient skin prep, positioning, and monitoring during operations

• Provides support in the pre-operative phase and performs scrub functions

• Correctly handles and routes surgical specimens

• Inspects, assembles, and sterilizes instruments, trays, and specialty equipment

• Decontaminates and stores GI endoscopes following high-level disinfection protocols

• Selects proper sterilization methods and ensures sterilization parameters are met

• Accurately documents all sterilization and QA records per regulatory standards

• Operates specialized cleaning and sterilization equipment per manufacturer instructions

• Validates event-related protocols and monitors biological and chemical indicators

• Restocks, inventories, and distributes instruments across hospital departments and clinics

• Stays current in field practices through seminars, workshops, and literature

• Complies with all federal, state, and departmental safety procedures

• Performs additional responsibilities as required within perioperative support functions

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Current BLS required at time of hire
• Short-term training in operating room setting preferred
• Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique

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.

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

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.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $29.22/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.