Travel Surgical Tech - $2,014 per week in Reno, NV

Key Responsibilities Supply the operating room with proper equipment and instrumentation required for specific surgical procedures Maintain sterility of the surgical field throughout procedures and anticipate the needs of the surgical team, passing instruments in a timely fashion Assist the surgeon as directed, including sponging, suctioning, holding retractors, applying electrocautery, irrigating the operative site, cutting suture material, connecting drains, and applying wound dressings 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 optimize scheduling and patient flow Serve a patient population spanning adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups in a high-volume, fast-paced environment; may be required to float to other areas up to competency level, and may be required to work major holidays or pick up additional shifts based on departmental needs Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technician in an OR and Trauma setting Prior travel assignment experience required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required Candidate must complete a CMP blood panel prior to start No state license required for this role Preferred Experience / Skills Experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center environment Familiarity with a wide range of surgical specialties and surgeon preference cards Strong ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing medical procedures, instrumentation, and equipment Demonstrated ability to identify breaks in aseptic technique and take appropriate corrective action Why Join Us Work in a high-acuity, Level II Trauma Center serving a broad regional population, offering exposure to a wide variety of complex surgical cases at a volume and pace comparable to a Level I Trauma Center Expected 40 hours per week in a structured Monday-Friday schedule with no call requirements, providing a degree of work-life balance within a dynamic clinical setting