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

Surgical Tech
Location: Reno, NV
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,014 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Supply the operating room with proper equipment and instrumentation required for specific surgical procedures
• Maintain sterility of the surgical field and anticipate the needs of the surgical team, passing instruments in a timely fashion
• Assist during procedures with tasks such as 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 before each procedure and report any malfunctioning or broken equipment
• Care for instrumentation and equipment following each procedure and assist with room turnover to optimize workflow for surgeons, patients, anesthesiologists, and co-workers
• Float to other areas of the organization up to competency level as needed; may be required to work major holidays and pick up additional shifts based on departmental needs

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an OR/Trauma setting
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• Ability to serve patient populations including adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Candidate must complete a CMP blood panel prior to start

• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced Level I or Level II trauma environment
• Familiarity with a wide range of surgical specialties, instrumentation, and surgeon preference cards
• Strong ability to identify and respond to breaks in aseptic technique
• Effective communication skills with multidisciplinary surgical teams including surgeons and anesthesiologists

• Work in an extremely busy, high-acuity environment at a Level II Trauma Center serving a broad regional population - offering significant exposure to complex surgical cases and advanced technologies
• Gain experience at a facility recognized for specialized services including robotic surgery, neurosciences, and comprehensive cardiac care