Surgical Tech I-PRMC
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Clovis
Posted on: March 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Address: 2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Clovis,
NM 88101-9412 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $19.14 Maximum
Offer $29.22 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: Full time FTE:
0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (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. *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: Education: High School
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
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