What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech position at Lovelace Health System, Inc.?
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, LDRP Surgical Technologist in Roswell, 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 Regional Hospital includes 24/7 emergency services, intensive care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, surgical and birthing services for Roswell and the surrounding community.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates expert knowledge of sterile techniques, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field setup including sterilization methods.
Supports physician's surgical practice in a variety of procedures including a specialty in the operating room.
- Functions as a team member in planning for special needs of patients.
Consistently demonstrates performance in a manner conducive to safe, efficient and swift completion and turnover of a surgical procedure.
Ensures accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments used in all procedures at all times.
Responsible for completing basic OR Tech competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies.
- Takes ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.
Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.
Cooperates and interacts with supervisors, peers, other departments, and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to "service".
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program or clinical-based program
- Six (6) months experience in an operating room or ambulatory surgery unit
- CPR Certified
Preferred Job Requirements
- Certified OR Tech
- 1 year OR experience
- CORT or CST
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
