PRN Cert Surgical Tech

WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital; Ripley (WV); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room under the supervision of the RN and surgeon. The role focuses on maintaining sterile technique, passing instruments, and assisting with patient positioning and equipment preparation.

Required certification with NBSTSA/NCCT/AAHA and Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire. Prior scrub experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Surgical Technologist Certification from NBSTSA, NCCT, or AAHA.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Assist with aseptic technique in the OR and maintain sterile field.
• Assist circulating RN with gowning, gloving, and positioning.
• Pass sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
• Prepare and organize supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Assist with sterilization and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Handle inventory, restock supplies, and document supplies usage.

Connaissances

Sterile technique

Aseptic technique

Teamwork in OR

Formation

Surgical Technologist certification NBSTSA/NCCT/AAHA

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Surgical tech certification within 30 days of hire

Description du poste

Assists with nursing care and the surgical services under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and physician/surgeon.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Current Surgical Technologist Certification through one of the following boards:
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• National Center for Competencies Testing (NCCT)
• American Allied Health Association (AAHA)
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of prior scrub experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.
• Operates specialty equipment after receiving specific training.
• Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards. Performs equipment checks as assigned.
• 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.
• Assists with clerical work, and record keeping duties including the gathering of indicator data such as frequency of events.
• Prepares and updates preference cards and instrument tray lists as directed.
• Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be exposed to communicable diseases.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to follow strict sterile technique.
• Ability to set up operating room with instruments and supplies for scheduled cases and pass to and from surgeon during procedures.
• Knowledge of and adherence to strict aseptic and sterile techniques.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: JAX Jackson General Hospital

Cost Center: 72 JAX Nursing Operating Room

Address: 122 Pinnell St, Ripley, 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.