Surgical Technologist: OR Support & Endoscopy

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City, NV is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team on a full-time, variable shift basis. Under supervision, you will prepare and care for surgical patients and cross-train for Endoscopy Technician duties to ensure coverage and continuity of care.

Required qualifications include a accredited surgical technologist training program or 3 years of surgical tech experience, current BLS, and surgical technologist certification if eligible to

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited surgical technologist training program or three years of surgical technician experience.
• Surgical Technician certification is required and maintained if eligible to certify.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for healthcare providers (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team before, during and after surgery in a timely, cost effective manner by providing expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Checks instruments and equipment for cleanliness, sterility, and functionality prior to the start of each case.
• Places equipment and supplies in the operating room and arranges instruments according to instructions.
• Configures equipment for ease of use.
• Assists with set up and use of equipment during procedures.
• Assists in patient preparation before and positioning during procedures.
• Scrubs and dons gown and gloves and assists members of the surgical team in preparing for surgery.
• Oversees and assures the maintenance of the sterile field throughout the surgery in accordance with aseptic standards and techniques.
• Passes instruments and sterile supplies to surgeons and surgical assistants. Holds retractors and performs other tasks as directed.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before, during and after operations.
• Assist with sterile and non-sterile dressings for patients following surgery
• Cleans operating room, washes and sterilizes equipment and assists with room turnover
• Supports standards of care though adherence to existing policies and procedures using AORN & ASGE standards as a guideline.
• Maintains professional competence through formal education, workshops and unit specific requirements.
• Participates in orienting and training new staff in procedures, policies and unit functioning
• Supports Endoscopy department with endoscopy technician responsibilities, including scope reprocessing, room preparation, equipment setup, and support of endoscopic procedures as needed.

Education

Surgical technologist training program

Job description

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City, NV is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team on a full-time, variable shift basis. Under supervision, you will prepare and care for surgical patients and cross-train for Endoscopy Technician duties to ensure coverage and continuity of care.

Required qualifications include a accredited surgical technologist training program or 3 years of surgical tech experience, current BLS, and surgical technologist certification if eligible to