SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CVOR

Description

US:NV:Carson City Operating Room

Full Time

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 5th 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Surgical Technician certification required and maintained or has worked continuously as a scrub tech since prior to 1/1/2018.
• 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 American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Hired after (01/01/2018) and not certified, must successfully complete not less than 15 hours annually continuing education concerning the practice of obstetrical technology and must maintain records with Human Resources.
• Note: A health care facility may employ a person who does not possess the qualifications prescribed by subsection 1 to engage in the practice of surgical technology at the health care facility if, after conducting a thorough and diligent search, the health care facility is unable to employ a sufficient number of surgical technologists who possess such qualifications. A health care facility may continue to employ such a person after the health care facility determines it is able to employ a sufficient number of surgical technologists who possess such qualifications. (Nev.Rev.Stat.449.24185)

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