Operating Room Surgical Technologist — Impactful OR Support

WVU Medicine; Center (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking a surgical scrub professional to support the operating room team with sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient positioning. The role requires either an LPN license with scrub experience or completion of a surgical technology program with CST certification.

Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days is required. The position involves ensuring sterile fields, assisting the circulating RN, and contributing to efficient OR operations in a

Qualifications

• Requires LPN licensure with 2+ years scrub experience or Surgical Tech program completion with CST.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Surgical technologist background preferred for advanced duties.

Responsibilities

• Utilize aseptic technique in OR scrub role.
• Assist circulating RN to maintain sterile field.
• Count sponges, instruments, and needles per guidelines.
• Assist with gowning/gloving and positioning.
• Pass sterile instruments to team during procedures.
• Transport and position patients and assist with retractors.
• Prepare supplies and equipment per cards.
• Assist with sterilization and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor inventory and restock supplies.
• Remove outdated items and reprocess as needed.
• Support department cleanup and equipment checks.
• Record patient charges accurately.
• Respond to calls within 30 minutes.
• Mentor level one technologists and support team development.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field monitoring

Instrument handling

Mentoring

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure

Two years scrub experience

Surgical Technology Program completion

Surgical technologist certification

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking a surgical scrub professional to support the operating room team with sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient positioning. The role requires either an LPN license with scrub experience or completion of a surgical technology program with CST certification.

Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days is required. The position involves ensuring sterile fields, assisting the circulating RN, and contributing to efficient OR operations in a