OR Surgical Technologist: Scrub Pro & Mentor Team

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV, seeks an OR scrub professional to support the surgical team during procedures. The role requires LPN with scrub experience or completion of a surgical technology program with certification, plus BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, instrument handling, counts, and assisting with patient positioning, supplies, and post-op documentation. 40 hours/week, non-exempt.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and two years of scrub experience.
• ORCompletion of a Surgical Technology Program and surgical technologist certification.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

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 and holding retractors as directed by the surgeon.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for the procedure following preference cards.
• Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
• Monitors inventory; orders; restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses per guidelines.
• Assists with general cleaning duties of the department.
• Performs equipment checks as assigned.
• Assists with proper recording of patient charges.
• Call with a response time of 30 minutes.
• Mentors team and supports development of level one technologists.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Surgical Technology Program

Surgical technologist certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV, seeks an OR scrub professional to support the surgical team during procedures. The role requires LPN with scrub experience or completion of a surgical technology program with certification, plus BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, instrument handling, counts, and assisting with patient positioning, supplies, and post-op documentation. 40 hours/week, non-exempt.