100057 - Cert Surg Technologist

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist with LPN licensure to join the operating room team. Responsibilities include aseptic technique, assisting in maintaining a sterile field, and preparing instruments and supplies for procedures.

The role requires four years of surgical technology experience, certification in basic life support, and the ability to work day shifts in Charleston, WV. 40 hours per week, non-exempt status, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Completion of a Surgical Technology Program and surgical technologist certification.
• Basic Life Support certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains aseptic technique in sterile and unsterile operating room roles.
• Assists circulating RN to monitor sterile field and technique.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts per guidelines.
• Assists gowning/gloving and positioning of surgeons and equipment.
• Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
• Prepares supplies and equipment per preference cards.
• Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field maintenance

Team support

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Surgical Technology program completion

Surgical technologist certification

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse

OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification

• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4) years of Surgical Technology experience

EXPERIENCE:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.
• Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.
• Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.
• Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.
• Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients to include assisting the surgical team by holding retractors and position of operative limb under direction of surgeon
• Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards.
• Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
• Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.
• Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.
• Performs equipment checks as assigned.
• Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.
• Call with a response time of 30 minutes.
• Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one & two technologists
• Participates in unit-based education activities and may participate in presenting in-services for the staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 40-pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 lbs.
• Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.
• Ability to wear lead for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates and can articulate rationale for clinical practice.
• Demonstration of clinical ability to fulfill calls responsibilities; usually requires six months work experience at WVUH.
• Demonstrates independent ability to scrub 2 service lines.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center:

6242 THOM SF Pain Management

Address:

400 Court Street
Charleston
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.