Surgical Technologist
Valley Health Specialty Hospital (FKA Orthopedic Specialty Hospital of Nevada)
LAS VEGAS, NV
$30-40/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care130 bedsOracle Cerner
- SettingOnsite
Pay
Description
Valley Health Specialty Hospital is the first orthopedic surgery and inpatient rehabilitation facility in the Las Vegas area. The Valley Health Specialty Hospital is the first of its kind to offer both specialty orthopedics and inpatient rehab in one location.
Job Description: Responsible for performing technical responsibilities relative to assisting operating surgeons with the instrumentation
of surgical intervention
Qualifications
Education: High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a surgical
technologist program that is accredited by a national accrediting organization or a successor
organization or must have successfully completed a training program for surgical technologist
administered by the US Public Health Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard.
License/Certification: Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and
Surgical Assisting or per NRS 5, sec. 1.(c) "Engaged in the practice of surgical
technology in a health care facility before January 1, 2018". Current BLS Certification.
Other: Participation in AORT encouraged. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patient.
Facility
Valley Health Specialty Hospital (FKA Orthopedic Specialty Hospital of Nevada)
SPT manager
My manager was so nice. I just can’t work at night anymore due to my health.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 130 beds
- Oracle Cerner
Employer
The Valley Health System
About Las Vegas, NV
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