Surgical Technologist

New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopedics, located at 8300 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110:

No Weekends! Paid Holidays! No Call!

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.

Required Skills:

a) Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
b) Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards
c) Inspects equipment for proper working condition
d) Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
e) Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure
f) Arranges instruments according to given procedure
g) Confirms that instruments work properly
h) Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
i) Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy
j) Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
k) Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
l) Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
m) Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed
n) Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards
o) Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
p) Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
q) Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
r) Assists with room turnover/room cleaning throughout the day for optimal patient flow

Required Experience:

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.