Surgical Technician Apprentice

Position Details

200203 Surgical University — Reno, NV

Full Time - Eligible for Benefits | Allied Health

Varies | Posted 02/02/2026

Req # Surg Tech Apprentice | Biweekly

Hours:

80

Start Date - 6/22/2026

Incumbent will perform Surgical Technologist duties while studying toward certification, within limits of current training; work is done side by side with their preceptor and guided and overseen by operating room leadership. The apprentice will work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of the operating room leadership. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, individual will be eligible to interview for a Surgical Technologist position within the organization.

This position serves a patient population of Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric. All duties will be overseen by preceptor and or operating room leadership. This position provides technical skills as a member of the surgical team, communicating with supervisors, other surgery staff, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. This position will facilitate all aspects of a surgical technologist as a scrub person, within limits of current training, during surgical procedures providing patient care services appropriate to the age of the patients served during the shift of duty in collaboration with the surgical and assigned preceptor.

The demands on this position are dynamic due to rapid changes in medical procedures, instrumentation, equipment, policies, procedures, and surgeon preferences in equipment, instruments, needles, and suture. The apprentice is responsible for obtaining equipment and supplies required for the surgical care of the patient relative to the surgeon s preference cards and knowledge of the procedure, identifying any breakdown in aseptic technique and taking appropriate action.

The apprentice may assist the Surgeon and Advanced Practice Professional with procedures and treatments as trained and directed. The apprentice is responsible for adhering to standards of nursing practice and patient care, correct use of supplies/equipment and maintenance of the surgical suite under the direction of an RN. This position ensures equipment is working properly before surgical procedure, cares for equipment after procedure and is responsible for reporting equipment that is not working properly or is broken.

During the procedure, the primary responsibility of the individual is to maintain the sterility of the surgical field, to anticipate the needs of the surgeons, passing instruments in a timely fashion. Once the procedure is completed, care for the instrumentation, equipment and prepare for the following case. This position will provide any assistance needed to expedite room turnover thereby providing optimum customer service to the surgeon, patient, anesthesiologist, and co-workers.

This position does provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Name | Description

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Experience:

Preferred:
Knowledge of medical terminology; prior healthcare experience. Must be cleared and approved to begin their clinical hours.

License(s):
None

Certification(s): BLS certification by the American Heart Association standards required.

Computer / Typing:
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual s location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.