OB Surgical Tech

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV, is seeking a surgical scrub role to support the operating room team during procedures. The position requires strong aseptic technique, adherence to sterile field protocols, and the ability to assist with instrument counts and gowning.

This night shift role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and mentoring level one technologists. Candidates may be LPN with scrub experience or graduate surgical technologists, with BLS

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and two years of scrub experience.
• Completion of a Surgical Technology Program and surgical technologist certification.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.
• Assists the circulating RN in maintaining a sterile field and monitoring technique for all persons in the OR.
• 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 procedure.
• Assists with transportation and positioning of patients and operating room equipment under the surgeon's direction.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for the procedure following preference cards.
• Assists with sterilization and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Monitors inventory, orders, and restocks supplies and equipment.
• Removes out-of-date items and reprocesses as needed.
• Assists with general cleaning duties of the department.
• Performs equipment checks as assigned.
• Assists with proper recording of patient charges.
• Call response time of 30 minutes.
• Serves as a mentor to the team and supports development of level one technologists.

Formation

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Surgical Technology Program

Surgical technologist certification

Description du poste

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND two (2) years of previous scrub experience

OR

Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification

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

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of Surgical Technology experience.
• Advanced knowledge in desired specialty.

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 technologists

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

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.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center

19 BMC Nursing Maternity Family Education Labor and Delivery

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.