Surgical Tech

WVU Medicine; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in United States is seeking an OR Scrub Technician to assist nursing staff and surgeons under supervision. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, positioning patients, and assisting with instrument handling and aseptic technique.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification within 30 days, and either LPN licensure or completion of a surgical tech/RN program or two years of scrub experience. This position is based in a hospital operating room setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• For post-5/1/2024 hires: licensure as LPN or completion of Surg Tech/RN program or 2 years scrub experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up for scheduled cases with supplies and instrumentation.
• Assist in safe patient transport and proper positioning on OR table.
• Confirm surgical site and procedure per safety goals.
• Scrub and don gloves/gown; assist in gowning and gloving.
• Assist in instrument/sharp/soff goods accounting.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and improve instrument handling.
• Assist in OR cleanup and restock supplies.
• Assist with endoscopic procedures and protective equipment.

Skills

Sterile technique

OR setup

Patient positioning

Instrument passing

Surgical safety

Education

High school diploma

BLS Certification

Surgical Tech program or RN program

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

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

If hired prior to 5/1/2024:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.

If hired on or after 5/1/2024:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.
• 3. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse OR completion of internal WVUM Surg Tech Trainee program with at least 6 months in job OR completion of externally accredited Surgical Technology program OR completion of a Registered Nurse program OR two (2) years of previous scrub experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Three (3) years prior scrub experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Sets up for scheduled cases with needed supplies and instrumentation.
• 2. Assists in safe transport of patient to operating room and in proper positioning on OR table.
• 3. Adheres to national patient safety goals by confirming correctness of surgical site and procedure to be performed.
• 4. Follows steps of surgical scrubbing, proper donning of sterile gloves and gown; gowning and gloving surgeons and other personnel.
• 5. Assists in accounting procedure of instruments, sharps, and sponges, and other soft goods utilized during surgical procedures.
• 6. Identifies, prepares and correctly passes surgical instruments and sharps to and from surgeon.
• 7. Assists in cleanup of operating room: appropriately transport instruments, dispose of trash and linens, restocking supplies.
• 8. Assists surgeon/physician with endoscopic procedures: proper patient positioning, gloving, cleaning/disinfecting of endoscopes, use of personal protective equipment.
• 9. Assists in decontamination of surgical instrumentation.
• 10. Monitors function of autoclave for sterilization of instrumentation.
• 11. Safeguards patient privacy and maintains confidentiality.
• 12. Stocks Operating Room.
• 13. Assists RN/Physician as needed or directed.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

• 1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• 2. Ability to lift up to 40-pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 lbs.
• 3. Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.
• 4. Ability to wear lead for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• 1. May be exposed to communicable diseases.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

Additional Job Description:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Day (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: BARNS Barnesville Hospital Cost Center: 72 BARNS Nursing Operating Room Address: 639 West Main Street Barnesville Ohio.

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.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.