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Surgical Technologist

Job ID 70221-147 Date posted 03/14/2025 Location Albuquerque, New Mexico Facility New Mexico Orthopaedic SC (11504)
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Overview

Surgical Technologists play a crucial role in supporting surgeons and ensuring exceptional patient care and comfort. This fast-paced role demands accuracy, attention to detail, and professionalism. You'll help maintain a sterile environment and assist in procedures to ensure patient safety. If you seek a rewarding career with great work-life balance, consider joining USPI.

  • Job Type: Full Time, Part-Time, and PRN
  • Travel: No Travel
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Benefits

Providing a comprehensive benefits package is paramount as we not only take care of our communities but also foster an environment of support for one another.

  • Work/Life Balance

    Most of our ASC's offer daytime schedules, with no weekends and nights, and no call. (Schedules vary at our surgical centers.)

  • Learning and Education

    Employees have access to thousands of free online courses to further their education at their own schedule.

  • Leadership and Executive Development

    Whether a clinician is interested in advancing to a leadership position or a business office staff member aspires to be a hospital CFO, various programs are available.

  • Coaching and Mentorship

    We are committed to devoting energy and attention to grow our team members and create a lasting impact on our care. By coaching, challenging and further developing our best and brightest team members, we foster an environment to build long-term sustainable growth for our organization.

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Culture

Our mission is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.


Success Profile

What makes a successful Surgical Technologistat our location? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Adaptable
  • Analytical
  • Confident
  • Flexible
  • Independent
  • Quick Thinking

Responsibilities

Job ID 70221-147 Date posted 03/14/2025

No Weekends! Paid Holidays! 

New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics: located at 8300 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Responsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments.

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.  

Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.


Required Skills:

a)    Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
b)    Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards
c)    Inspects equipment for proper working condition
d)    Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
e)    Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure
f)    Arranges instruments according to given procedure
g)    Confirms that instruments work properly
h)    Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
i)    Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy
j)    Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
k)    Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
l)    Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
m)    Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed
n)    Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards
o)    Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
p)    Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
q)    Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
r)    Assists with room turnover/room cleaning throughout the day for optimal patient flow


Required Experience:

High School Diploma / GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Certification Program.  

One to two years operating room experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

BLS Certification.

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