Your experience matters
At Memorial Medical Center we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a Surgical Tech Certified joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Job Summary
The surgical tech prepares and maintains a sterile environment positioning patients for optimal exposure comfort and safety. Assist surgeons by preparing sterile tables passing instruments and ensuring accurate counts of surgical items. During procedures you will provide visualization of the operative site through retraction suctioning irrigation and sponging; control bleeding; and assist with closure dressing application and drainage placement. The role also includes scrubbing in gowning and gloving for self and surgeons adhering to sterile technique and performing on-call duties as needed along with fulfilling Patient Care Tech responsibilities in Perinatal Services.
How youll contribute
Youll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness
Professional development and growth opportunities
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have graduate of a Surgical Technology program and/or current surgical technologist certification. Additional requirements include:
One year experience in the Operating Room within an acute care facility preferred.
About our Health System
Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces NM and is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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