Surgical Tech - Operating Room

The Surgical Technologist provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the operating room. The Surgical Tech works under the supervision of the surgeon and facilitates a safe, effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety.

Our surgical techs at Presbyterian Hospital assist with Peds, ENT, General, Neuro, ortho and vascular surgeries. There are 16 OR rooms and on average see about 40-65 cases a day.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days (10, 12 or 8 hour shifts available)

On call Requried

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance

New and experienced Surgical Techs are encouraged to apply! For experienced Surgical Techs, level II or III positions may be available.

Surgical Tech - Requirements :

• 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.
• CST preferred but not required

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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 comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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