Certified Surgical Technologist — OR Scrub Lead & Mentor

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

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.