Surgical Technician - OR Scrub Specialist (Endoscopy)

Elko Community Health Center LLC; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elko Community Health Center LLC seeks a certified Surgical Technologist to facilitate operative and invasive procedures by preparing sterile instruments and maintaining the sterile field for the surgical team.

Responsibilities include assembling supplies, assisting with drapes, passing instruments, and ensuring sterility. Requires CST, endoscopy experience, BLS, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• Endoscopy experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Word).

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Prepare and organize sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Perform accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator.
• Assist with placement of sterile drapes.
• Provide instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure.
• Maintain an organized sterile field.
• Ensure sterility of the field and take corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare sterile dressings.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.
• Assist with post-procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and room preparation for subsequent patients.
• Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• Float to central sterile to aid in tray assembly and other duties during procedures.

Skills

Surgical scrub capability

Endoscopy experience

BLS certification knowledge

Education

Graduated from an accredited surgical technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Elko Community Health Center LLC seeks a certified Surgical Technologist to facilitate operative and invasive procedures by preparing sterile instruments and maintaining the sterile field for the surgical team.

Responsibilities include assembling supplies, assisting with drapes, passing instruments, and ensuring sterility. Requires CST, endoscopy experience, BLS, and basic computer skills.