About this opportunity
United Surgical Partners International lists this Surgical Technologist opportunity in albuquerque, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Surgical Technologist Full Time
USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a Surgical Technologist Full Time
Welcome to USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics
No Weekends! No Call! Paid Holidays!
At USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure.
No Weekends! No Call! Paid Holidays!
Surgical Technologist Full Time at USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics
The Surgical Technologist is 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.
Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards
Inspects equipment for proper working condition
Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packagesand preparing for the procedure
Arranges instruments according to given procedure
Confirms that instruments work properly
Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy
Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed
Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards
Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
Assists with room turnover/room cleaning throughout the day for optimal patient flow
Qualifications
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.
What We Offer
As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Life and AD&D coverage
Availability of short- and long-term disability
Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
401(k) and access to retirement planning
Paid holidays and vacation
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
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Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
Who can apply
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