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Surgical Technician

Lifepoint Health·Elko, Nevada

$28 - $41/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 28 days ago
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About the role

Assists surgical teams by anticipating surgeon needs and passing instruments during procedures. Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and sterilizing surgical equipment and ensuring a sterile field.

Job Title

  • Surgical
  • Technician
  • Job
  • Type:
  • FT
  • Schedule: Days – 40hrs/wk M-F. 8 hours per day, based on scheduled cases for the day. 1 in 4 calls and 1 in 4 weekends are required. They do approximately 2500 cases/year.
  • Your experience matters: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Technologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Qualifications and requirements
  • A
  • Surgical
  • Technician who excels in this role: Assists the surgical team during the surgical procedure(s). Understands the procedures being performed and can anticipate the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies during the procedure. Transports to the decontamination room upon completion of the surgical procedure. Prepares and maintains equipment and surgical instruments in the OR suite and ensures their proper set-up. Responsible for all instruments, maintaining them in good working order, and assuring the availability of needed instruments to perform all surgical cases. Maintains sterile field and counts all instruments, sponges, needles, etc. needed for each case. has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures. Cleans, assembles, and prepares instruments, equipment, and supplies for sterilization when needed. Follows proper sterilization processes. Participates in testing and recording of all Biotesting for the sterilizers and autoclaves in the department as needed.
  • Work
  • Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a general OR environment required or graduation from a Surgical Technician/Scrub Tech program. BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • What do we offer: Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team.
  • In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Shift differential Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Connect with our
  • Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, Ronald.DeCastro@lifepoint.net, or connect with me! About Us Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko County and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. The American College of Cardiology recognizes us as an accredited Chest Pain Center, and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

Salary Range

$27.97 – 40.97 EEOC Statement Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

Requires at least 1 year of general OR experience or graduation from a Surgical Technician/Scrub Tech program. BLS Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Sterile Field Maintenance
  • Decontamination
  • Instrument Setup
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Sterilization Processes
  • Surgical Counting
  • Biotesting

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Professional Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Shift Differential
  • Loan Assistance
  • Extended Illness Bank
  • Identity Theft Coverage
  • Critical-Injury Insurance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$28 - $41/hr
Location
Elko, Nevada
Posted
Jun 29, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Lifepoint Health

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Salary listed on 314 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Nevada surgical tech roles need OR experience

In Nevada, surgical technician openings typically favor candidates with recent operating room experience, BLS certification, and strong coordination skills in fast-paced surgical settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want someone who can support sterile procedures, adapt quickly, and use medical office software accurately. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your OR background and certification details before applying.

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