OB Surgical Tech

BMC Berkeley Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking an experienced OR scrub technician to support the surgical team in the operating room. The role involves aseptic technique, assisting the circulating RN to maintain a sterile field, and passing instruments during procedures.

The candidate should hold an LPN license with scrub experience or have completed a Surgical Technology Program with certification, and obtain BLS within 30 days of hire. Night shift, full-time status, and on-site responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure with two years scrub experience, or completion of a Surgical Technology Program with certification.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains aseptic technique in sterile and non-sterile roles in the OR.
• Assists circulating RN to monitor sterile field and patient safety.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with RN per guidelines.
• Assists with gowning/gloving surgeons and positioning equipment.
• Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
• Assists with transport and positioning of patients and operative setup.

Skills

Surgical scrub experience

BLS within 30 days

Education

LPN licensure

Surgical technology certification

Job description

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

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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. 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.
• 7. Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards.
• 8. Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
• 9. Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• 10. Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.
• 11. Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.
• 12. Performs equipment checks as assigned.
• 13. Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.
• 14. Call with a response time of 30 minutes.
• 15. Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one technologists

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements

• 1. 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

• 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.