Lead Surgical Tech
Lovelace Health System
- Location
- Onsite (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 3 weeks ago
About the role
Lovelace Health System seeks a Lead Surgical Technician to coordinate special projects and assist surgeons in the operating room at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque. The role supports advanced surgical procedures, including robotic spine surgery, within an acute care hospital setting.
Skills
Surgical technology
Sterilization techniques
Operating room instrumentation
Medical terminology
Patient safety
Surgical assistance
Robotic surgery support
Sterile supply management
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive health benefits
Perks
- Tuition assistance
- Career growth opportunities
Full job details
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Surgery Lead Surgical Technician in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Lovelace Medical Center (LMC), in the heart of Albuquerque, is an acute care hospital providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services. LMC recently acquired New Mexico’s first Intuitive da Vinci 5 ® surgical system, demonstrating its commitment to the most advanced technology available in minimally invasive surgery. LMC has 263 licensed beds.
Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:
Responsibilities
- Serves as ‘lead’ in their functional area and coordinates special project assignments.
- Assists surgeons with surgical procedures within the operating room under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, including conveying sterile instruments and supplies used in basic to complex surgical procedures.
- Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent; graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or hospital -based program.
- Sterilization techniques.
- Operating Room instruments and supplies.
- Medical terminology.
- Six (6) months' experience in an acute care hospital-based operating room, or ambulatory surgery center.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Certified.
- 1 year of OR experience.
- CORT or CST.