Surgical Technician/Scrub Tech

Job Title: Surgical Technician/Scrub Tech

Job Type: FT 

Schedule: Days – 40hrs/wk M-F. 8 hours per day, based on scheduled cases for the day.  1 in 4 calls and 1 in 4 weekends are required. They do approximately 2500 cases/year.

Your experience matters: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Technologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications and requirements

A Surgical Technician/Scrub Tech who excels in this role:

• 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.
• Work 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.

What do we offer:

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts  
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness