Certified Surgical Technician/Certified Scrub Technician III - Vascular Operating Room - Relocation Assistance Available

Overview:

The Presbyterian Downtown Surgical Services department is seeking a Certified VOR (Vascular Operating Room) Surgical Technician/ Certified VOR Scrub Technician  to join the team.  In this role you will provide assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the Operating Room.  You will also work under the supervision of the surgeon while facilitating a safe, effective, and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time  FTE: 1.0
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

• Sign-on Bonus available based upon level of experience
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• 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
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department 
• EPIC electronic charting system

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates superior knowledge of advanced surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.

Demonstrates leadership abilities.

Demonstrates skills in organizing and coordinating the effective use of personnel and materials.

Develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education topics.

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 during the procedure.

Secures and prepares all supplies and instruments required for surgical intervention before procedures.

Insures 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.

Demonstrates superior knowledge and expert practice in various advanced surgical procedures:
Neurosurgery, high risk Pediatric ENT, transplants, robotics, bariatrics, joint replacement and vascular. Specialty services require expanded knowledge of instrumentation, microscopes, navigation systems, and neuromonitoring awareness.

Qualifications:

HS Diploma or GED plus short-term training in operating room setting

Graduate of surgical technician certification from an accredited school or training program required.- Certification Required or minimum of 10+ years of experience and skillset to perform all specialties.

Minimum of three years experience in a hospital operating room. 

Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment. Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.

Current BLS required at time of hire

Certified Surgical Technician

Benefits:

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.

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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

Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $35.29/Hr. 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.