Surgical Tech II Operating Room
Surgical Tech II Operating Room
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Job Description
Overview
Presbyterian is seeking a Surgical Tech II for the Operating Room to provide 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
FTE: 1.000000 - 36 hours per week
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours
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
- Staff Safety (A wearable badge that allows employees 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 theNew Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Qualifications
- 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 (2) 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
Credentials Essential:
- Certified Surgical Technician
- Tech in Surgery-Certified
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.
- Provide 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.
Benefits
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including medical dental vision disability coverage life insurance and optional voluntary benefits.
The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activities - like challenges webinars and screenings - with opportunities to earn gift to earn gift cards and other incentives.
As a mission-driven organization Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers markets and local partnerships. Founded in 1908 Presbyterian is a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14000 employees it is the largest private employer in the state serving over 580000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage Medicaid and Commercial plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Employment Type
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