Surgical Technologist - to $37/hr

  • Category
    Healthcare
  • Location
    Reno, Nevada
  • Type
    Direct hire
Position: Surgical Technologist
  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Four available openings
  • Compensation Range: $30.94 - $39.41 per hour
Location: Onsite in Reno, NV

Annual Benefits:
  • Retirement Contribution: Typically around 4.5% after one year, amounting to $2,895.98 annually
  • Employer-Paid Medical Insurance: Valued at $5,132 annually
  • Health and Fitness Reimbursement: Up to $300 per year
  • Paid Time Off: Nearly 200 hours annually for vacation, holidays, and sick leave
One-Time Benefits:
  • Relocation Assistance: Up to $3,000 available
Position Overview: Our client is seeking a Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech) to support surgical teams by ensuring the Operating Room (OR) is properly prepared and maintained for procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assemble case carts for upcoming surgeries, following surgeon preference cards and communicating any missing items to the Materials Manager or supervisor.
  • Anticipate the surgeon’s needs during procedures by passing instruments and holding retractors as directed.
  • Maintain sterile technique throughout the procedure and remain vigilant for any breaks in sterility.
  • Manage surgical instruments and trays, ensuring all necessary supplies and functioning equipment are available for each procedure.
  • Inspect and maintain surgical instruments, reporting any malfunctions or needed repairs to the Manager.
  • Assist in the thorough cleaning of the operating room after procedures and help prepare for the next patient.
  • Perform initial counts of instruments, sharps, and sponges with the circulator to ensure accuracy.
  • Aid the surgical team with gowning, gloving, draping patients, and setting up the sterile field.
  • Participate in decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of equipment following infection control protocols, and prepare case carts for the Surgical Services department.
  • Monitor and document the use of all surgical supplies and ensure accurate billing.
  • Help maintain inventory by accurately counting, restocking, and storing supplies.
  • Assist in patient transfers from beds to stretchers, as needed.
  • Non-certified Surgical Technologists must complete 15 Continuing Education Units (CEU) annually and report to leadership.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education/Certification:
    • High school diploma or GED equivalent
    • Certificate or Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology, or completion of ROC Surgical Technologist Training Program, or one year of surgical technologist experience
  • Knowledge of:
    • Sterile techniques and protocols
    • Surgical instruments and sterile processing
    • Basic anatomy and physiology
Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least one year of experience as an orthopedic surgical technologist
Candidates must be able to meet the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations as needed. Management reserves the right to modify or reassign job duties as necessary.

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