Surgical Technician Assistant

4 days ago


Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States UMC Health System Full time
Job Summary

The Surgical Technician Assistant plays a vital role in the operating room, assisting in the preparation and care of surgical patients under the supervision of a Certified Surgical Technician or Surgical Assistant.

Responsibilities
  • Prepares, maintains, and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for procedures.
  • Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative room and instruments.
  • Ensures proper cleaning, preparation, and setup of sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgery.
  • Transports patients between care units as needed.
  • Properly handles transporting and disposition of specimens and cultures.
  • Obtains blood products from Transfusion Services and is responsible for return of unused products.
  • Assists staff with room turnover.
  • Operates assigned cleaning machines and/or equipment.
  • Performs all other assigned duties related to attending the operating room.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma
  • Basic Life Skills Certification (BLS)
Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to apply principles of sterile technique.
  • Ability to learn and understand the duties of a Scrub Tech before, during, and after surgery.
Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This role will interact cordially and effectively with all patients, their family members, and OR Staff.

Physical Capabilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Environmental/Working Conditions

The person in this role is exposed to indoor varying temperatures.



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