Surgical Tech I - Operating Room (Urgent Search)
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Socorro
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Summary: Provides 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. Follows approved
infection control, quality assurance, and department policies and
procedures related to the cleaning, decontamination, disinfection,
and sterilization of surgical instruments, trays, packs, and
reusable medical devices for all hospital departments and PMG
clinics. Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need FTE: 0.001000
Exempt: No Work Schedule: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday
Qualifications: Other information: HS Diploma or GED required.
Scrub various types of basic surgical procedures: general, OB/gyn,
urology, gastroenterology Current BLS required. Short-term training
in operating room setting preferred. Previous experience with
handling of sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred.
Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment. Working
knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique. Education: Essential: *
High School Diploma or GED Responsibilities: Responsibilities: *
Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure
being performed. * Maintain current knowledge of various equipment,
procedures and supplies. * Adheres to proper surgical procedures of
aseptic technique and safety in the use of instruments and
equipment. * 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,
instruments, and equipment 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. * Identifies, inspects, and
assembles all laser, endoscopic, general, and specialty instruments
and equipment per specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
*Adherence to proper attire within restricted and semi-restricted
areas. *Adherence to donning and doffing of PPE requirements with
proper hand hygiene practices. *Adherence to workflow patterns,
standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological and chemical
indicator monitoring. * Inspects, cleans, prepares, assembles, and
sterilizes instruments and trays. *Decontaminates, performs high
level disinfection and stores GI flexible endoscopes. *Processes
instrumentation according to instructions for use. *Selects and
operates 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. *According to manufacturer guidelines,
selects and prepares packing materials for the sterilization of
reusable instrumentation. *Selects appropriate method of
sterilization. *Properly loads and unloads sterilization cart
items. *Verifies that sterilization parameters have been met before
distribution. *Validates and maintains: event related protocols;
disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters and records.
*Accurately documents and maintains daily records of all QA and
sterilization functions according to regulatory agency and
Infection Control standards. * Inventories, restocks, and
distributes instruments and medical equipment for the Perioperative
department, other hospital departments and PMG Clinics. *Performs
other functions as required. Benefits: We offer more than the
standard benefits! Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust
wellness program, including free access to our on-site and
community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness
challenges and more! Learn more about our employee benefits: work
at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving
the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to
partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active
steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we
offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our
on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes,
wellness challenges and more. Presbyterian's story is really the
story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard
work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and
volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to
a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New
Mexicans. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian
Healthcare Services 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. About Our Regional
Delivery System Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a
network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New
Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe,
Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more
than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make
Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly
14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from
general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our
regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for
their communities. We are part of New Mexico's history - and
committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just
as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to
come. About New Mexico New Mexico continues to grow steadily in
population and features a low cost-of living. Varied landscapes
bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of
the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are
as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and
lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes. New Mexico offers
endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active
lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the
elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking,
golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all
available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer
with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up to:
USD $29.22 Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this
role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not
limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other
business and organizational needs.
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