Certified Scrub Tech

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital Certified Surgical Technician

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75bed facility located in Elko Nevada. We offer a wide range of healthcare services including emergency medicine heart care maternity care sleep medicine surgical services and more. We are recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Center. 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 familyfriendly care available.

Where We Are:

Elko is the largest city of Elko County Nevada. Located near the Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains Elko is called the Swiss Alps of Nevada. Here youll find yearround access to recreation and more than 20 alpine lakes. The citys economy is heavy with gold mining ranching tourism and casinos. The entertainment capital of the world Las Vegas Nevada is located approx. six hours away. With us is where you want to be.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for fulltime employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for fulltime employees
• Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more

Position Summary: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital has an opportunity available for a full time Surgical Scrub Technician (Scrub Tech) to work in our busy 8bed Surgical Department. Surgical Services include Orthopedic Dental Optometric General Surgery Podiatry Endoscopy and OBGYN.

Typical shifts are Monday through Friday 8 hours per day based on scheduled cases for the day. 1 in 4 call and 1 in 4 weekends is required.

The Surgical Technologist/scrub tech position will work as part of the operating room team in the OR scrubbing the case ensuring patient safety processes are in place and followed. In addition this role will assist with the following:

• Prepares and maintains surgical instruments in the OR suite and ensures their proper setup.
• Assists 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 procedure.
• Handles instruments and supplies correctly and ensures their proper functioning. Responsible for all instruments maintaining them in good working order and assuring the availability of needed instruments to do all surgical cases.
• Maintains sterile field and counts all instruments sponges needles etc needed for each case. Has 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.
• Responsible for confirming equipment while in the OR/Procedure room and that the sterile field has been appropriately processed/sterilized.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associates degree preferred
• Experience: At least 1 year experience in a general OR environment required. Successful incumbent will possess basic computer skills.
• Licensure and Certification: Surgical Technologist Certification (NCCT or NBSTSA) preferred or RN License required. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 60days

EEOC Statement:

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.