OR Surgical Tech

WVU Medicine; Ranson (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Jefferson Medical Center is seeking an OR scrub assistant to provide intraoperative care and support the surgical team. The role emphasizes strict aseptic technique, passing instruments, and preparing supplies while collaborating with the circulating RN.

The candidate should have completed an LPN, Surgical Technology, or RN program, or hold a high school diploma with scrub experience and BLS certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Completion of LPN, Surgical Technology, or RN program, or HS diploma with six months scrub experience.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile technique in the OR and assists the surgical team.
• Assists circula ting RN to maintain a sterile field and monitor technique.
• Passes sterile instruments and helps gown/glove surgeons.
• Prepares supplies and equipment, restocks, and records patient charges.
• Performs equipment checks and supports general department cleaning.

Skills

Scrub experience

Aseptic technique

Team coordination

Education

LPN program

Surgical Technology program

RN program

High School Diploma

Job description

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:

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse program,

OR completion of a Surgical Technology program,

OR completion of a Registered Nurse program,

OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and six (6) months of previous scrub experience.

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

Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical Technology experience.

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.

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

Four 10 hour shifts with Holiday and Call requirements. BLS required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

JMC Jefferson Medical Center

Cost Center

72 JMC Nursing Operating Room

Address

300 S Preston St

Ranson

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.