Surgical Technician/Scrub Tech

Job overview

Surgical Technician/Scrub Tech at Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, NV. This is an onsite, full-time position with day shifts (40 hrs/wk, M-F, 8 hrs/day), requiring call every 4th weekend. Compensation is not specified. This role assists the surgical team during surgical procedures, prepares and maintains equipment and surgical instruments, and maintains sterile fields.

What you'll do

• Assists the surgical team during the surgical procedure(s).
• Understands the procedures being performed and can anticipate the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies during the procedure.
• Transports to the decontamination room upon completion of the surgical procedure.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and surgical instruments in the OR suite and ensures their proper set-up.
• Responsible for all instruments, maintaining them in good working order, and assuring the availability of needed instruments to perform all surgical cases.
• Maintains sterile field and counts all instruments, sponges, needles, etc.
• needed for each case.
• has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures.
• Cleans, assembles, and prepares instruments, equipment, and supplies for sterilization when needed.
• Follows proper sterilization processes.
• Participates in testing and recording of all Biotesting for the sterilizers and autoclaves in the department as needed.

What we're looking for

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

At least 1 year of experience in a general OR environment required or graduation from a Surgical Technician/Scrub Tech program. BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Skills & competencies

surgical technician

scrub tech

elko nv

northeastern nevada regional hospital

full-time

days

on call

weekends

nursing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Shift differential, Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, Competitive paid time off, Income-protection programs, Tuition reimbursement, Employee assistance program, Professional development and growth opportunities

About the employer

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.