OR Surgical Tech III - Lead Scrub & Sterile Tech

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); In loco; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist/LPN role to support the operating room with sterile technique and patient care. The position emphasizes aseptic practice, collaboration with circulating RNs, and mentoring of junior technologists across two service lines.

Requirements include LPN licensure or Surgical Technology certification, BLS within 30 days, and 2 years of surgical tech experience.

Competenze

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Or completion of a Surgical Technology Program with certification.
• Or completion of summer surgical tech extern program with certification within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Two years of Surgical Technology experience.

Mansioni

• 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• Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.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.
• Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one & two technologists
• Participates in unit-based education activities and may participate in presenting in-services for the staff.

Conoscenze

Aseptic technique

Sterile technique

Clinical reasoning

Scrub 2 lines

Mentoring

Formazione

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure

Surgical Technology program + certification

Descrizione del lavoro

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist/LPN role to support the operating room with sterile technique and patient care. The position emphasizes aseptic practice, collaboration with circulating RNs, and mentoring of junior technologists across two service lines.

Requirements include LPN licensure or Surgical Technology certification, BLS within 30 days, and 2 years of surgical tech experience.