Surgical Tech II Family Birthing
Full Time
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Posted
Job description
Overview:
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.
Type of Opportunity: Part Time (.45 to .89)
FTE: 0.600000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Days Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
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. Benefits:
We offer more than the standard benefits!
Learn more about our employee benefits:
https://www.phs.org/careers/employee-benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why work at Presbyterian?
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
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
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
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.
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.
Type of Opportunity: Part Time (.45 to .89)
FTE: 0.600000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Days
HD Diploma or GED required
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 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**.
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 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**.
Education:
Essential:
Essential:
- High School Diploma or GED
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
- 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
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.
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:
https://www.phs.org/careers/employee-benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why 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.
Offer 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. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each offer. Minimum Offer: USD $18.58/Hr. Maximum Offer: USD $28.36/Hr.
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