Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd , Rio Rancho, New Mexico
87124, United States of America Compensation Pay Range: Minimum
Offer $: 23.11 Maximum Offer for this position is up to $: 35.29
Summary: The Rust Medical Center Operating Room is seeking a
Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech to join the team. 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 •
EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity: PRN FTE: 0 Job
Exempt: No Work Shift: 10 Hour Days (United States of America)
Responsibilities: Demonstrates superior knowledge of advanced
surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.
Demonstrates leadership abilities. Demonstrates skills in
organizing and coordinating the effective use of personnel and
materials. Develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education
topics. Applies knowledge related to emergency situations.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating
the needs of the patient and the surgeon. 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 and instruments 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. Demonstrates superior knowledge and
expert practice in various advanced surgical procedures:
Neurosurgery, high risk Pediatric ENT, transplants, robotics,
bariatrics, joint replacement and vascular. Specialty services
require expanded knowledge of instrumentation, microscopes,
navigation systems, and neuromonitoring awareness. Qualifications:
HS Diploma or GED plus short-term training in operating room
setting or graduate of surgical technician certification from an
accredited school or training program required. Current BLS
required at time of hire. Familiarity with all surgical instruments
and equipment. Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
Surgical Technician Certification Required. 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.
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
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