Operating Room Tech: Precision Instrumentation and Care

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, PA seeks an OR Surgical Technician to assist in patient care by transferring equipment during procedures and preparing and arranging instruments under RN supervision. The role requires CST certification and a related education background.

Responsibilities include setting up OR equipment, organizing instruments by procedure, and ensuring proper handling for transport to Central Sterile, while maintaining cleanliness and meeting age-specific care needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved school of Surgical Technology OR Practical Nursing OR an Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine nursing procedures as delegated by RN.
• Set up and prepare OR equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Arrange instruments and equipment in order and adjust for ages served.
• Prepare instrumentation for transport to Central Sterile.
• Follow cleaning and disinfection guidelines for furniture/equipment.
• Maintain unit cleanliness and restock supplies.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Verify accuracy of sponges/needles and instruments.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Surgical Technology program or PN or AS in Medical Assisting

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, PA seeks an OR Surgical Technician to assist in patient care by transferring equipment during procedures and preparing and arranging instruments under RN supervision. The role requires CST certification and a related education background.

Responsibilities include setting up OR equipment, organizing instruments by procedure, and ensuring proper handling for transport to Central Sterile, while maintaining cleanliness and meeting age-specific care needs.