Surgical Tech
Lovelace Health System
- Location
- Onsite (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Lovelace Health System is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist surgeons with procedures in the operating room at their Albuquerque facility. The role involves managing sterile instruments and supplies while adhering to safety regulations to ensure optimal patient care.
Skills
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health benefits
Perks
- Sign-on bonus
- Tuition assistance
Full job details
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.
Join our team as a day shift, full-time 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 is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services.
Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:
Responsibilities
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 clinical-based program.
- Anatomy and Physiology, sterile technique, medical terminology, instrumentation, and medical equipment knowledge.
- Sterilization techniques; Operating Room instruments and supplies.
- Medical Terminology knowledge.
- Six (6) months of experience in an operating room or ambulatory surgery unit.
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 OR Tech.
- 1 year OR experience.
- CORT or CST.