Certified Surgical Tech- Main OR

WVU Medicine; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Berkeley Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room under RN and surgeon supervision. The role requires current certification and BLS within 30 days, with a preference for 1 year of scrub experience.

Duties include maintaining sterile technique, assisting with instrument counts, gowning, and equipment setup for scheduled procedures. Responsibilities also cover instrument handling, equipment operation after training, patient transport, inventory

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA/NCCT/AAHA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Utilizes quality aseptic technique in sterile/non-sterile OR roles.
• Assists circulating RN to maintain a sterile field and monitor technique.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with circulating RN.
• Assists with gowning/gloving and positioning equipment.
• Passes sterile instruments to surgical team during procedures.
• Operates specialty equipment after training.
• Assists with transportation and patient positioning.
• Prepares supplies and equipment per preference cards and performs equipment checks.
• Assists with sterilization and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Monitors inventory, orders, and restocks.
• Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses per guidelines.
• Assists with department cleaning, clerical tasks, and data gathering.
• Prepares and updates preference cards and instrument trays.
• Records patient charges accurately.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Operating room setup

Sterile technique

Education

Surgical Technologist Certification NBSTSA

Surgical Technologist Certification NCCT

Surgical Technologist Certification AAHA

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Assists with nursing care and the surgical services under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and physician/surgeon.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Current Surgical Technologist Certification through one of the following boards:

• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

• National Center for Competencies Testing (NCCT)

• American Allied Health Association (AAHA)

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of prior scrub experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.
2. Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field.
3. Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.
4. Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.
5. Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.
6. Operates specialty equipment after receiving specific training.
7. Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients.
8. Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards. Performs equipment checks as assigned.
9. Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
10. Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.
11. Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.
12. Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.
13. Assists with clerical work, and record keeping duties including the gathering of indicator data such as frequency of events.
14. Prepares and updates preference cards and instrument tray lists as directed.
15. Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

1. May be exposed to communicable diseases.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to follow strict sterile technique.
2. Ability to set up operating room with instruments and supplies for scheduled cases and pass to and from surgeon during procedures.
3. Knowledge of and adherence to strict aseptic and sterile techniques.

Additional Job Description:

7a-3:30p - Monday-Friday day shift. Weekday, weekend and holiday call rotation.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center:

72 BMC Nursing Operating Room

Address:

2500 Hospital Drive

Martinsburg

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.