Overview

Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days

This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, based on experience, along with a Relocation assistance of $6,000 for those who qualify.

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

Summary:

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

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Qualifications

Surgical Tech - level I 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.

Surgical Tech - level II 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.
• Certification Required **or minimum of 5 years of experience and skillset to perform all specialties** in lieu of certification. 

Surgical Tech - level III 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 3 years experience in a hospital operating room 
  • Certification Required **or minimum of 10 years of experience and skillset to perform all specialties**.

Benefits

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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.

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.

Maximum Offer

USD $26.46/Hr.