Provides critical support to surgeons by preparing and managing sterile instruments and equipment during surgical procedures. Ensures patient safety through strict adherence to infection control, sterilization protocols, and intraoperative monitoring.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED and current BLS certification. Preference is given to candidates with short-term OR training and experience handling sterile supplies.
high schoolSpecimen HandlingSterilizationInfection ControlPatient PositioningDecontaminationAseptic TechniqueHigh Level DisinfectionPPE AdherenceAnatomy and PhysiologyEPIC Electronic ChartingInstrument CountingSurgical Scrubbing
Job description
Location Address
1202
Highway 60
Socorro,
NM 87801-3914
Compensation
Pay
Range: Minimum Offer $20.10 Maximum Offer $30.68
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. Follows approved infection control, quality assurance, and department policies and procedures related to the cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments, trays, packs, and reusable medical devices for all hospital departments and PMG clinics. 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
EPIC electronic charting system
Type of
Opportunity:
PRN
FTE: 0.00
Job
Exempt:
No
Work
Shift:
Days (United
States of
America)
Responsibilities: Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Maintain current knowledge of various equipment, procedures and supplies. Adheres to proper surgical procedures of aseptic technique and safety in the use of instruments and equipment. 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, instruments, and equipment 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. Identifies, inspects, and assembles all laser, endoscopic, general, and specialty instruments and equipment per specifications and manufacturer recommendations. Adherence to proper attire within restricted and semi-restricted areas. Adherence to donning and doffing of PPE requirements with proper hand hygiene practices. Adherence to workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological and chemical indicator monitoring. Inspects, cleans, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and trays. Decontaminates, performs high level disinfection and stores GI flexible endoscopes. Processes instrumentation according to instructions for use. Selects and operates specialized cleaning equipment. Follow manufacturer guidelines for use of indicators for daily equipment performance testing of washers and sterilizers. Meet regulatory requirements for sterilization, high level disinfection, biological monitoring, and employee competencies. According to manufacturer guidelines, selects and prepares packing materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation. Selects appropriate method of sterilization. Properly loads and unloads sterilization cart items. Verifies that sterilization parameters have been met before distribution.
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
Validates and maintains: event related protocols; disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters and records. Accurately documents and maintains daily records of all QA and sterilization functions according to regulatory agency and Infection Control standards. Inventories, restocks, and distributes instruments and medical equipment for the Perioperative department, other hospital departments and PMG Clinics. Performs other functions as required.
Qualifications
HS Diploma or GED required. Scrub various types of basic surgical procedures: general, OB/gyn, urology, gastroenterology Current BLS required. Short-term training in operating room setting preferred. Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred. Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment. Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique. 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. 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 Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come. Connect with the Presbyterian Recruiting Team! FIRST, we want to make sure you’re in the right place. To provide you with the most accurate job recommendations and updates, please choose the appropriate Career Portal: For Physicians, Midlevel Providers and Advanced Practice Professionals, connect with us here: Provider Career Site For Nursing Professionals (LPN & RN), connect with us here: Nursing Career Site For All Other Career Types, please continue the sign up process on this page
