SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

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Carson City Operating Room Full Time Variable Shift 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, Supervisor, 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 and cross -trains to perform Endoscopy Technician duties as needed to ensure effective departmental coverage and continuity of care.

Qualifications Required:

Completion of accredited surgical technologist training program OR three (3) year of surgical technician experience, including successful completion of introductory requirements and competencies. Surgical Technician certification is required and maintained, if eligible to certify. If on the job trained must have worked continuously as a scrub tech since prior to 1/1/2018. If certification has lapsed, applicant has 180 days to re-certify. If hired after 01/01/2018 and not certified, must successfully complete not less than 15 hours annually continuing education for surgical technologist. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

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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. (NRS 449.24185) 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