Surgical Tech

Location: 211 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002

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 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 14,000 employees—including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care), and Commercial health plans.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum Offer: $21.39
Maximum Offer: $36.44

Enhanced sign-on bonuses and relocation benefits available for eligible candidates.

Schedule

Part-time (FTE: 0.45), non-exempt position. Work shift: Days.

• Week 1: 2 days
• Week 2: 3 days (rotation of days off based on patient needs)
• Call: 7-10 call days per month (based on patient needs)

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the three Operating Rooms.
• Facilitate a safe, effective, and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety.
• Follow approved infection control, quality assurance, and department policies and procedures related to cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments, trays, packs, and reusable medical devices.
• Demonstrate ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
• Maintain current knowledge of various equipment, procedures, and supplies.
• Adhere to proper surgical procedures of aseptic technique and safety in the use of instruments and equipment.
• Perform instrument counts prior to each procedure and maintain an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments during the procedure.
• Secure and prepare all supplies, instruments, and equipment required for surgical intervention before procedures.
• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the OR.
• Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment and position/re-position patient during surgery.
• Help monitor patients during surgery and provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
• Perform scrub functions and ensure specimens are correctly handled and routed.
• Maintain current knowledge of anatomy/physiology and medications used intraoperatively.
• Keep current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops, and publications.
• Follow all federal, state, and departmental safety procedures.
• Identify, inspect, and assemble all laser, endoscopic, general, and specialty instruments and equipment per specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
• Adhere to proper attire within restricted and semi-restricted areas, including donning and doffing of PPE with proper hand hygiene practices.
• Adhere to workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, and biological and chemical indicator monitoring.
• Inspect, clean, prepare, assemble, and sterilize instruments and trays.
• Decontaminate, perform high-level disinfection, and store GI flexible endoscopes.
• Process instrumentation according to instructions for use and select/operate specialized cleaning equipment.
• Follow manufacturer guidelines for use of indicators for daily equipment performance testing of washers and sterilizers.
• Meet regulatory requirements for sterilization, high-level disinfection, biological monitoring, and employee competencies.
• Select and prepare packing materials for sterilization of reusable instrumentation according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Select appropriate method of sterilization, properly load/unload sterilization cart items, and verify sterilization parameters before distribution.
• Validate and maintain event-related protocols, disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters, and records.
• Accurately document and maintain daily records of all QA and sterilization functions according to regulatory agency and Infection Control standards.
• Inventory, restock, and distribute instruments and medical equipment for the Perioperative department, other hospital departments, and PMG Clinics.
• Perform other functions as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience scrubbing various types of basic surgical procedures: general, OB/gyn, urology, gastroenterology, total joint, podiatry, and ortho.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Short-term training in an operating room setting preferred.
• Previous experience with handling sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred.
• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment.
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Staff safety features, including a wearable badge for discreetly calling for help.
• 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.
• Access to a unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness resources, and wellness challenges.