OR Surgical Technologist — Scrub & Sterile Tech

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV is seeking a surgical scrub professional to support the operating room team during procedures.

Candidates may be an LPN with scrub experience or a certified surgical technologist. BLS must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Responsibilities include aseptic technique, assisting with counts, gowning and gloving, and helping transport and position patients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Utilizes aseptic technique in sterile and non-sterile roles in the OR.
• Assists circulating RN in maintaining a sterile field and technique.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN.
• 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 team by holding retractors and positioning limb under surgeon.
• Prepares supplies and equipment 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• Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following guidelines.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 technologists

Skills

Scrub experience

Basic Life Support within 30 days

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Surgical Technology Program

Surgical technologist certification

Job description

WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV is seeking a surgical scrub professional to support the operating room team during procedures.

Candidates may be an LPN with scrub experience or a certified surgical technologist. BLS must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Responsibilities include aseptic technique, assisting with counts, gowning and gloving, and helping transport and position patients.