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Surgical Tech

Presbyterian Healthcare Services·Española, New Mexico

$20 - $31/hrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Surgical Tech · $20 - $31/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -42% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in New Mexico ($35.00/hr, n=362)
  • 9 similar openings in the Española area
$5.00/hr · p10p90 · $220/hr
this role: $20.37/hrmedian $35.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 362 posted nursing roles in New Mexico rates. This role sits in the 17th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 42% below the New Mexico median for nursing roles.

Provides critical support to surgeons by preparing instruments and equipment while maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room. Responsibilities include performing instrument counts, positioning patients, and ensuring patient safety throughout surgical procedures.

Location Address: 1010 Spruce Street Espanola, NM 87532-2724

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $21.39 Maximum Offer $36.44

Summary

Provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the Operating Room. Works under the supervision of the surgeon. Facilitates a safe, effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety.

  • How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
  • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
  • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
  • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department [https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional]
  • EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity

  • Full time
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Job
  • Exempt:
  • No
  • Work
  • Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

*Demonstrates knowledge of advanced surgical techniques. *Applies knowledge related to emergency situations. *Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the needs of the patient and the surgeon. *Performs instrument counts prior to each procedure and maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments during the procedure. *Secures and prepares all supplies and instruments required for surgical intervention before procedures. *Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the OR. *Prepares patient skin for surgical treatment. *Position and re-position patient during surgery. *Helps monitor patients during surgery. *Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase. *Performs scrub functions. *Ensures that specimens are correctly handled and routed to the proper source. *Maintains current knowledge of anatomy/physiology and medications used intraoperatively. *Keeps current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and publications. Follows all federal, state and departmental safety procedures.

Skills

In addition to basic surgical procedures, demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice in broader scope of surgical procedures: ENT, Plastics, Eyes, Complex Breast, and ortho/spine.

For Family Birthing Center (FBC) this includes advanced knowledge and practice in all obstetrical procedures: cesarean section, cesarean section with tubal ligation, cesarean section with hysterectomy, laceration repair, dilatation and curettage, and emergency cerclage placement.

Qualifications

  • HD Diploma or GED required HS Diploma or GED plus short-term training in operating room setting or graduate of surgical technician certification from an accredited school or training program required.
  • Current BLS required.
  • Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment.
  • Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
  • Minimum of two years experience in a hospital operating room or outpatient operating room setting.
  • Certification Required **or minimum of 5+ years of experience and skillset to perform all specialties

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits. [https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits]

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

We're determined to support new mexico's well-Being | presbyterian healthcare services

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED plus surgical technician certification or specific OR training. Candidates must have current BLS certification and at least two years of hospital OR experience, or five-plus years of experience in lieu of certification.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Sterile Field Maintenance
  • Specimen Handling
  • Emergency Response
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Positioning
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Obstetrical Procedures
  • Scrub Functions
  • Spine Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Instrument Counting
  • ENT Surgery

Benefits

  • Loan forgiveness
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness program
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Shift differentials
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Mindfulness and meditation resources
  • Nutrition coaching
  • Staff safety wearable badges
  • On-site and community-based gyms

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$20 - $31/hr
Location
Española, New Mexico
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Surgical tech roles remain steady in New Mexico

Surgical tech jobs in New Mexico are typically tied to hospital and outpatient surgery demand, with employers looking for candidates who can support operating room teams efficiently. This role is competitive because programs, BCLS certification, and some OR experience are often expected, even for early-career openings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential path and BCLS status before applying.

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