DescriptionUS:NV:Carson City Operating RoomPer Diem Variable ShiftAbout Carson Tahoe HealthCTH 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.SummaryAs 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.Responsibilities
Assists surgical team before, during and after surgery in a timely, cost effective manner by providing expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment. • Checks instruments and equipment for cleanliness, sterility, and functionality prior to the start of each case. • Places equipment and supplies in the operating room and arranges instruments according to instructions. • Configures equipment for ease of use. • Assists with set up and use of equipment during procedures. • Assists in patient preparation before and positioning during procedures. • Scrubs and dons gown and gloves and assists members of the surgical team in preparing for surgery. • Oversees and assures the maintenance of the sterile field throughout the surgery in accordance with aseptic standards and techniques. • Passes instruments and sterile supplies to surgeons and surgical assistants. Holds retractors and performs other tasks as directed. • Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operations. • Assist with sterile and non-sterile dressings for patients following surgery • Cleans operating room, washes and sterilizes equipment and assists with room turnover • Supports standards of care though adherence to existing policies and procedures using AORN & ASGE standards as a guideline. • Maintains professional competence through formal education, workshops and unit specific requirements. • Participates in orienting and training new staff in procedures, policies and unit functioning • Performs other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired: o Surgical Technician certification required and maintained or has worked continuously as a scrub tech since prior to 1/1/2018. o Completion of an accredited surgical technologist training OR three (3) year of surgical technician experience, including successful completion of introductory requirements and competencies, required. o Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers o 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. o 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: o Knowledge of all endoscopic procedures, equipment, and supplies including more complex, high risk, low volume procedures such as ERCP, EUS and wall-stent placement. o In addition to cleaning and high level disinfection/sterilization, monitors sterilizers and disinfecting solutions and maintain accurate recordsTop 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
