Surgical Technologist

Reno Orthopedic Center•Reno, NV

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Reno Orthopedic Center wants you to join the team as a Surgical Technologist! We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated team member to support surgical teams by preparing and maintaining a safe, sterile environment in the Operating Room at our main Reno location! Who are we? At Reno 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 for constant improvement in 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? You’ll be a vital part of the surgical team, ensuring operating rooms are ready and procedures run smoothly. You’ll prepare case carts, set up sterile fields, and assist surgeons by passing instruments and anticipating their needs during surgery. You’ll help maintain a sterile environment, manage surgical supplies, and support patient transfers. It’s a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced settings, values precision, and takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care.

Requirements

Certifications/Education o 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 of: o Sterile technique and procedure
Surgical instrumentation including sterile processing
Anatomy and physiology.

Nice To Haves

One year of orthopedic surgical technologist experience.

Responsibilities

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.