What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech OR position at Lovelace Westside Hospital?
Overview
Join our team as a rotating shift, PRN, Surgical Tech OR 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 and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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 Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), bariatric and orthopedic service lines.
Responsibilities
Assists surgeons with surgical procedures within the operating room under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to include 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.
- Clinical Competencies; Sterilization techniques; Operating Room instruments and supplies; medical terminology.
- Six (6) months experience in an operating room or ambulatory surgery unit
- CPR
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Certified OR Tech
- One (1) year OR experience
- CORT or CST
