Surgical Tech - CVOR

Location Address: 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

About the role

We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled Surgical Tech with a passion for patient-centered treatment and expertise in cardiac health. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside leading physicians, use advanced technology, and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives every day!

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the Operating Room
• Work under the supervision of the surgeon
• Facilitate a safe, effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety
• Demonstrate superior knowledge of advanced surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation
• Demonstrate leadership abilities
• Demonstrate skills in organizing and coordinating the effective use of personnel and materials
• Develop, organize, and deliver continuing education topics
• Apply knowledge related to emergency situations
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the needs of the patient and the surgeon
• 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 and instruments required for surgical intervention before procedures
• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the OR
• Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment
• Position and re-position patient during surgery
• Help monitor patients during surgery
• Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase
• Perform scrub functions
• Ensure that specimens are correctly handled and routed to the proper source
• 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

Skills

• Demonstrates superior knowledge and expert practice in various advanced surgical procedures:
  • Neurosurgery
  • High risk Pediatric ENT
  • Transplants
  • Robotics
  • Bariatrics
  • Joint replacement
  • Vascular
• Specialty services require expanded knowledge of instrumentation, microscopes, navigation systems, and neuromonitoring awareness

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 and a working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique
• Minimum of 2+ years experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room if not from an accredited training program
• Direct CVOR Surgical Tech Experience Highly Preferred

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• 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
• Free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges

Pay

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $24.27 – Maximum Offer $41.33

Schedule

Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: 10 Hour Days