Surgical Tech Job In Alamogordo, New Mexico
Surgical Tech - OR - 661206
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Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 Type of Facility: Hospital
• Understands the services provided by the surgeon in relation to the patient’s restoration to health and return to the community.
• Functions efficiently and professionally in all aspects of surgical care, both routine and special procedures.
• Applies the principals of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner. Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Prepares, and know the specific uses of, all equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the step-by-step progress of specific surgical procedures and displays dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon to minimize the patient’s exposure to surgical and anesthetic states
• Identifies emergency situations and uses sound judgment in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm, efficient manner.
• Integrates operating room services with the total hospital environment.
• Completes assigned duties during shift as evidenced by lack of unjustified overtime. Reports off to the appropriate licensed nurse at end of shift.
• Does not abuse sick or personal days. Maintains personal health, adheres to sick policy guidelines.
• Demonstrates neatness, cleanliness, and appropriate grooming. Adheres to dress code policy.
Requirements
Education
Required:
High School
Preferred:
Technical/other training
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred:
C-Cert Surgical Tech
C-BLS
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.