SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Carson Tahoe Health • Full-time • Carson City, NV, US • 8m ago

Description

Carson City, NV | Full TimeUS:NV:Carson City | SS OPERATING ROOM

About Carson Tahoe Health

CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5 th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.

Summary

As a part of a surgery team, under the supervision of a Charge RN or Nurse Manager, assists in providing optimal preparation and care of the surgical patient in accordance with patient needs, physician order, CTRH policy and standards of patient care.

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 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
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

Completion of an accredited surgical technologist training OR three (3) year of surgical technician experience, including successful completion of introductory requirements and competencies, required.
Current BLS/CPR for healthcare providers
Surgical Technician certification required and maintained or has worked continuously as a scrub tech since 1/1/2018.
- If not certified, must successfully complete not less than 15 hours annually of continuing education concerning the practice of surgical technology and must maintain records in Human Resources. (NRS 449)

Endoscopy

Knowledge of all endoscopic procedures, equipment, and supplies including more complex, high risk, low volume procedures such as ERCP, EUS and wall-stent placement.
In addition to cleaning and high level disinfection/sterilization, monitors sterilizers and disinfecting solutions and maintain accurate records

Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada

Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system

Our Benefits

No State Income Tax
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonuses
On Site Education & Certification Programs
Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
Free Calm App Subscription

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