Per Diem Surgical Technician — OR Team Support

Washoe Barton Medical Clinic; Gardnerville (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% hourly premium for per diem

Job summary

Carson Valley Health is seeking a Surgical-Surgical Technician (Per Diem) to assist surgeons and OR staff in the operating room. Preference for CST certification; BLS required; 15% hourly premium applies for per diem status and on-call scheduling.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting the team with instrumentation and turnover. Per diem role offers as-needed hours with 15% rate premium.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program or approved training.
• One year ORT experience may replace school requirement.
• Current CST certification; 15 CEU hours annually if not certified.
• BLS certification; AST encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate patient care and safety.
• Operate and troubleshoot surgical equipment in the OR.
• Prepare the OR and ensure equipment before cases.
• Communicate implants, medications and specimens to the team.
• Maintain asepsis and sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Assist turnover and training of new staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Initiative & maturity

Patient-centered care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited surgical technologist program

Alternative training program (US Public Health Service / Armed Forces)

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile technique tools

Job description

Carson Valley Health is seeking a Surgical-Surgical Technician (Per Diem) to assist surgeons and OR staff in the operating room. Preference for CST certification; BLS required; 15% hourly premium applies for per diem status and on-call scheduling.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting the team with instrumentation and turnover. Per diem role offers as-needed hours with 15% rate premium.