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Job ID: 876583
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,014.12
Job Title
Surgical Technician – General Surgery
Location
Reno, NV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | 4×10-hour shifts | Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM | No Call Required | Expected 40 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Supply the operating room with proper equipment and instrumentation required for specific surgical procedures, maintaining sterility of the surgical field throughout each case
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and pass instruments in a timely and accurate manner during procedures
- Perform scrub duties including sponge or suction, holding retractors, applying electrocautery, irrigation, cutting suture material, connecting drains, and applying wound dressings under direct supervision
- Ensure all equipment is functioning properly prior to each procedure and report any malfunctions or broken equipment promptly
- Care for instrumentation and equipment following each procedure and assist with room turnover to support efficient scheduling and optimal patient care
- May be required to float to other areas of the organization up to competency level; schedule may include weekends, holidays, and additional shift coverage based on department needs
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an OR or Trauma setting required
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
- No state license required for this role
- Must complete a CMP blood panel prior to start
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced Level 2 Trauma Center environment
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience serving a patient population spanning adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups
- Familiarity with a broad range of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and surgeon preference cards
- Experience in a high-acuity or trauma-level surgical environment
Why Join Us
- Work within a large, high-acuity regional medical center that operates at the pace and volume of a Level 1 Trauma Center, offering exceptional professional development and clinical exposure
- Gain experience in a comprehensive surgical environment that includes robotic surgery, neurosciences, cardiac care, and more within a state-of-the-art facility