Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant- Presbyterian- Rust
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States, 87124
Location Address:2400 Unser Blvd , Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124, United States of AmericaCompensation Pay Range:Minimum Offer $:30Maximum Offer for this position is up to $:45.82Summary:Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant for our Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho.The certified surgical tech first assist will provide essential support to the surgical team by evaluating and coordinating activities during surgical procedures. Perform pre and post-operative activities to facilitate optimal patient care. Works closely with surgeons in the operating room during a surgical procedure. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and during an operation, assist the surgeon with tasks such as selectingequipment, holding open incisions, stopping bleeding, closing the incision, among other technical tasks. Collaborate with healthcare professionals including anesthesiologists and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care throughout the surgical process.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:Full timeFTE:1Job Exempt:NoWork Shift:Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)Responsibilities:Positioning the patient for surgery and aiding with drapingClearing the area where the surgeon will operate and holding open incisions by using tissue retractors, sponges, or operatingsuction or irrigation equipmentSelecting and passing instruments and supplies during an operationStopping bleeding by sponging, clamping, tying, or cauterizing vessels, or suturing tissue layers as directed by the surgeonApplying dressings to surgical woundsCounting sponges, needles, and other materials before and after the operationClosing the incision at the end of the procedureFollow facility protocol and policy as well as other state and federal laws and regulations.Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or GED required and completion of an accredited surgical first assistant program. Associates degree preferred.Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as Surgical Tech. Preferred experience as a CSFA or SA-C in diverse surgical specialties and proficiency with robotic and minimally invasive surgicaltechniques. Certifications: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFSA) or Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C) required.BLS - Basic Life Support required.ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.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 ServicesPresbyterian 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 DisclaimerThe 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
New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity:Full timeFTE:1Job Exempt:NoWork Shift:Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)Responsibilities:Positioning the patient for surgery and aiding with drapingClearing the area where the surgeon will operate and holding open incisions by using tissue retractors, sponges, or operatingsuction or irrigation equipmentSelecting and passing instruments and supplies during an operationStopping bleeding by sponging, clamping, tying, or cauterizing vessels, or suturing tissue layers as directed by the surgeonApplying dressings to surgical woundsCounting sponges, needles, and other materials before and after the operationClosing the incision at the end of the procedureFollow facility protocol and policy as well as other state and federal laws and regulations.Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or GED required and completion of an accredited surgical first assistant program. Associates degree preferred.Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as Surgical Tech. Preferred experience as a CSFA or SA-C in diverse surgical specialties and proficiency with robotic and minimally invasive surgicaltechniques. Certifications: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFSA) or Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C) required.BLS - Basic Life Support required.ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.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 ServicesPresbyterian 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 DisclaimerThe 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