Operating Room Surgical Technologist — Precision Scrub

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals in Charleston, WV seeks a scrub role in the OR to support the surgical team. The position requires either an LPN license with two years of scrub experience or completion of a Surgical Technology Program with certification and BLS within 30 days of hire. Preferred: 1 year of surgical tech experience.

40-hour work week, non-exempt. Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, assisting with sterile field, counting instruments, and passing supplies to the team.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and two years of scrub experience.
• Alternatively, completion of a Surgical Technology Program with a surgical technologist certification, plus BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: one year of Surgical Technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes quality aseptic technique in the OR as scrub/assisting role.
• Assists the circulating RN to maintain a sterile field and monitors technique.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN.
• Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
• Assists with gowning, gloving and positioning equipment and instruments.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for procedures per preference cards.
• Assists with sterilization and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Monitors inventory, orders, and restocks supplies and instruments.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field maintenance

Team mentorship

Education

LPN license

Surgical technology program

Surgical technologist certification

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

THOM Thomas Hospitals in Charleston, WV seeks a scrub role in the OR to support the surgical team. The position requires either an LPN license with two years of scrub experience or completion of a Surgical Technology Program with certification and BLS within 30 days of hire. Preferred: 1 year of surgical tech experience.

40-hour work week, non-exempt. Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, assisting with sterile field, counting instruments, and passing supplies to the team.