Surgical Technologist

Socket.dev; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Discounted orthopedic care at ROC

Paid time off and holiday pay

Extended sick leave

401(k) plan contributions with no-mact

Job summary

Reno Orthopedic Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgeons by providing instruments and maintaining sterile environments in the operating room. You will prepare case carts, pass instruments, and ensure proper handling of supplies throughout procedures.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and a Surgical Technology certificate/degree or ROC Training, with orthopedic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate/Associate's degree in Surgical Technology OR ROC Training OR 1 year experience as a surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare case carts for surgeries, following the surgeon’s preference cards and communicating if items are missing.
• Anticipate surgeon needs by passing instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Demonstrate sterile technique and monitor for breaches in sterility.
• Handle instruments, trays and special items; ensure supplies and functioning equipment are available.
• Inspect, maintain and report issues with instruments and equipment.
• Assist with room turnover and OR prep for next patient; perform counts with circulator.
• Assist with gowning, draping, and establishing the sterile field.
• Assist in decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of supplies per infection control practices.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrumentation

Anatomy & physiology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Surgical Technology Certificate/Associate's degree or ROC Training

Job description

Join the team at Reno Orthopedic Center as a Surgical Technologist! If you are passionate about orthopedic surgery and want to support surgeons by providing the necessary instruments and ensuring sterile environments during procedures, this role is perfect for you.

Who are we?

AtReno Orthopedic Center (ROC), every action is driven by our employee expectations:

• We lead with a patient-first mindset, ensuring every decision is made in the best interest of those we serve.
• We believe in the power of assuming good intent, fostering a culture of respect, optimism, and compassion, where teammates lift each other up.
• Here, you're encouraged to own your success— we support your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to take initiative.
• Continuous learning is part of who we are; we strive forconstant improvementin everything from clinical innovation to personal development.
• We value kindness as a core strength — it's how we treat our patients, our colleagues, and our community.
• Most importantly, we encourage every team member to be an advocate— for patients, for progress, and for doing what's right.

If you're looking for a place where your work matters, your values align, and your growth is supported, you'll find purpose and belonging at ROC.

What sets us apart?

Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) is physician-owned, meaning decisions are made by those who understand patient care firsthand — and every team member’s voice matters. We offer a fully integrated musculoskeletal health campus with on-site surgery, advanced imaging, therapy, urgent care, and specialty services like bone health and orthopedic oncology. With continuous growth and investment in new facilities and technology, ROC provides a forward-thinking environment built to support both exceptional patient care and your professional development. We’ve been the trusted name in musculoskeletal health across Northern Nevada for over 60 years — and we’re still growing!

What would you do in this role?

• Prepare case carts for the next day’s surgery schedule, following the surgeon’s preference cards, noting on case cart if an item is missing and communicating with Materials Manager or supervisor;
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure and holding retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon;
• Demonstrate the proper use of sterile technique and monitor for breaches in sterile technique;
• Perform proper handling and care of instruments, tray preparation and special procedure items, ensuring that the proper supplies, instruments and functioning equipment are available for the procedure;
• Inspect and perform maintenance on instruments and equipment for proper functioning, missing parts, and items in need of repair and report issues to Manager;
• Assist other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room and preparation of OR for next patient;
• Perform initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator;
• Assist the team members with gowning and gloving, draping the patient, and establishing the sterile field;
• Assist with decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices and initiate case carts for Surgical Services;
• Monitor use of and charge for all supplies used during procedure;
• Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies used and store and restock shelves, carts and areas as needed;
• Assist in transferring patients from bed to stretcher and vice versa as needed;
• Non-Certified Surgical Technologists are required to complete 15 Continuing Education Units (CEU) per year and report those units to leadership.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• High School Diploma/GED;
• Certificate or Associate's degree in Surgical Technology OR completion of the ROC Surgical Technologist Training Program OR one year of experience as a surgical technologist.

Knowledge and Skills

• Sterile technique and procedure;
• Surgical instrumentation including sterile processing;
• Anatomy and physiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of orthopedic surgical technologist experience.

Benefits

AtReno Orthopedic Center (ROC), we believe that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our people. We prioritizework-life balanceby fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where workloads are managed realistically, schedules are respected, and personal well-being is valued.

Why chose ROC? Full time benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Discounted orthopedic care at ROC
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Extended sick leave
• 401(k) plan contributions with no match required
• EAP, disability and life insurance
• Health and fitness program
• Coffee shop onsite (main location)
• Relocation assistance

Come build your career with a team that’s committed to innovation, community, and compassion in orthopedic care. Whether you’re a seasoned specialist or just starting your journey, you’ll find purpose, impact, and growth atReno Orthopedic Center.