Surgical Technician

Lifepoint Health • Elko, NV

1h • $28 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko County and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. The American College of Cardiology recognizes us as an accredited Chest Pain Center, and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree