Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Surgical Scrub Tech in Albuquerque, NM. 

Fulfilling your purpose begins here: 

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: 

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more. 

Your team is bigger than your department: 

• Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), bariatric and orthopedic service lines.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. 

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with surgical procedures within the operating room under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to include conveying sterile instruments and supplies used in basic to complex surgical procedures.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of sterile techniques, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field setup including sterilization methods.
• Support physician’s surgical practice in a variety of procedures including a specialty in the operating room.
• Ensure accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments used in all procedures at all times.
• Adhere to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program or clinical-based program
• Six (6) months experience in an operating room or ambulatory surgery unit
• Current BLS

Preferred Job Requirements

• One (1) year OR experience
• CORT or CST