OR Surgical Technologist - Scrub & Patient Care

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an OR Scrub professional to provide intraoperative care as part of the surgical team. The role requires completion of LPN, Surgical Technology, and RN programs, plus a high school diploma with scrub experience.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate aseptic technique, assist with counts and instrument handling, and help position patients and equipment. The position involves varied shifts, on-site work in Morgantown, WV, and adherence to safety and

Qualifications

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Completion of a Surgical Technology program.
• Completion of a Registered Nurse program.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and six (6) months of previous scrub experience.

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• Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.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.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Surgical Technology program

Registered Nurse program

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an OR Scrub professional to provide intraoperative care as part of the surgical team. The role requires completion of LPN, Surgical Technology, and RN programs, plus a high school diploma with scrub experience.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate aseptic technique, assist with counts and instrument handling, and help position patients and equipment. The position involves varied shifts, on-site work in Morgantown, WV, and adherence to safety and