CERTIFIED OR TECH
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Sign-On Bonus Available Minimum Offer $ 22.49/hr. Maximum Offer
$ 33.74/hr. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is
based on a number of factors, including but not limited to
experience, education, and other business and organizational
considerations. Department: Operating Room - SRMC FTE: 1.00 Full
Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Under the direction of a
Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech contributes to the company’s
mission and vision by assisting with the provision of safe and
effective nursing care in accordance with a defined scope of
practice within the operating room, and maintaining an
understanding and knowledge base for the function of each
instrument for multiple services. This may include direct patient
care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the
operative field, surgical room turnover between cases, act as a
preceptor and consistent collaboration with the Registered Nurse in
clinical decision making. The services covered may include but are
not limited to: Vascular, Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Robotics, Spine,
Orthopedics, Urology, General Oncology, Gynecology Oncology, Ear
Nose and Throat, General, Eyes, Burns, Plastics, Gynecology,
Dental. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and
procedures in a Level I Trauma Hospital. Patient care assignment
may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age
groups. Detailed responsibilities: * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow
patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols *
DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through
participation in educational programs, reading current literature,
attending in-services, meetings and workshops * PATIENT SAFETY 2 -
Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking
opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of
current policies and processes * PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and
report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may
put a patient at undue risk * PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential
or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near
misses in a timely manner * PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients
to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and
reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may
"not seem right" * EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Work with staff team to
gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments * EQUIPMENT -
Set up tables, instruments and supplies required for specific
operations * PATIENT CARE - Assist in preparing and draping of
patient and operating area; prepare and maintain sterile field for
surgical procedures * SPECIMENS - Assist in maintenance and care of
specimens; prepare specimens for laboratory analysis * EQUIPMENT &
SUPPLIES - Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies *
COMMUNICATION - Report discrepancies, problems, and concerns to
management using proper chain of command * PATIENT CENTERED MED -
Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered
Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable *
SUPPLIES - Obtain supplies, instruments, and other required items
for the surgical case(s); arrange the supplies and instruments in
case carts according to set procedures ensuring accuracy and proper
documentation; ensure sterility of instrumentation; keep Operating
Rooms neat, clean and stocked * STERILE TEAM - Function as a member
of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves, creating and
maintaining a sterile field, and issuing instruments to surgeons *
COMMUNICATE - Communicate updates or necessary changes for the
surgeon preference card to the appropriate coordinator * ASSIST -
Assist with maintaining equipment/instruments in proper working
order; assist with table equipment, patient positioning, and
application of immobilization devices and dressings * INSTRUMENTS -
Utilizing Instrument tracking system by scanning instruments to
specific location * COMMUNICATION - Verify implants and communicate
special request for procedures * SUPPLIES - Return unused
supplies/instruments/equipment to appropriate storage area *
INSTRUMENTS - Separate and load used instruments into case carts
for delivery to sterile processing; report instrument malfunction
and place instruments in the appropriate location to be sent for
repair; transport contaminated instruments from OR per hospital
policy; covered and labeled as biohazard material; collaborate with
sterile processing to prioritize instrument turnover * PROCEDURES -
Assist with urgent/emergent procedures Qualifications Education:
Essential: * High School or GED Equivalent * Program Graduate
Education specialization: Essential: * Surgical Technician
Experience: Essential: Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish,
Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 and 1/2 year (18 months)
directly related experience Credentials: Essential: * CPR for
Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days * Certification
of Surgical Technologists Physical Conditions: Heavy Work: Exerting
50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of
force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to
move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess
of those for Medium Work. Working conditions: Essential: * Sig
Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE * May be
required or is required to perform on-call duties * Tuberculosis
testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
Department: Clinical Nursing Support
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