
Surgery-Surgical Technician (GI) - Full Time
- Gardnerville, NV
- Permanent
- Full-time
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a surgical technologist program that is accredited by a national accrediting organization or a successor organization or must have successfully completed a training program for surgical technologist administered by the US Public Health Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.
- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or per NRS 449.24185, sec.1.(c) “Engaged in the practice of surgical technology in a health care facility before January 1, 2018”. Non certified Surgical Technician must maintain 15 CEU hours annually.
- BLS required.
- Participation in AST encouraged.
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patient.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Must show initiative, maturity, and effectiveness in dealing with people.
- Appreciation of and desire to be part of a healthcare team.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique.
- Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy related to procedure.
- Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various surgeons for various procedures.
- Able to assemble and trouble shoot all equipment as necessary for procedure.
- Ensures all necessary equipment is in the room prior to the start of a case.
- Able to safely operate all electro-surgical equipment, video equipment, disposable equipment as well as equipment unique to each specialty area, and re-processing equipment.
- Updates and re-writes preference cards as indicated. Communicates changes/needs to staff members and Manager of Surgical Services.
- Performs all responsibilities/duties required to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection as evidenced by practice.
- Demonstrates an understanding of operating room sanitation and assists in its maintenance.
- Picks surgical cases using appropriate surgeon preference cards.
- Prepares the OR for surgical cases using appropriate surgeon's preference card
- Handles all surgical specimens appropriately.
- Accurately communicates with surgical team pertinent information pertaining to implants, medications and specimens.
- Monitors for and calls attention to breaks in technique. Communicates to circulator and surgeon breaks in technique.
- In conjunction with the circulator conducts accurate sponge, needle and instruments count according to departmental policies.
- Performs surgical scrub according to departmental policies and industry standards.
- Monitors skin integrity and communicate to circulator.
- Trains and assists turnover teams with operating room protocol and procedures for new and existing team members.
- NO STATE INCOME TAX
- Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
- Vanguard 401(k) with match.
- Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
- Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
- Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
- Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
- Nevada 529 College Fund.
- Unum Employee Assistance Program.
- Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
- Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions).
- Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
- Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
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Days Vary; 0630 - 1700