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Surgical Tech

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Espanola, NM
1 day ago
$29.22/hour

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Job Description

Join Presbyterian Healthcare Services as a Surgical Technician, where you will play a critical role in supporting surgical teams and ensuring patient safety in the operating room. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or GED required
  • Current BLS required at time of hire
  • Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique

Preferred Qualifications

  • Short-term training in operating room setting preferred
  • Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred

Benefits & Perks

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidatesEducational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursementStrongline Staff Safety wearable badgeShift differentials for nights and weekendsDifferentials for higher education, certifications and various lead rolesMalpractice liability insuranceLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education DepartmentEPIC electronic charting systemAccess to wellness programs, including gyms and nutrition coaching