Surgical Tech Extern: Hands-On OR Support (Student)

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a Surgical Tech student to serve as the scrub person, assisting the surgical team during procedures and supporting the perioperative staff.

You will perform aseptic technique, gown and glove surgeons, pass instruments, prepare supplies, and help with transport and positioning of patients under supervision. This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to department policies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Surgical Tech program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs the scrub role during selectively assigned surgical procedures in the OR.
• Uses aseptic technique in sterile and non-sterile roles in the OR.
• Assists the circulating RN in maintaining a sterile field and monitors technique.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN.
• Gowns and gloving for surgeons; positions equipment and instruments.
• Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
• Operates specialty equipment after training.
• Assists with transportation and positioning of OR patients.
• Prepares supplies/equipment for procedures per preference cards.
• Assists with sterilization by cleaning used instruments and loading the case cart.
• Maintains sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
• Restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Cleans and prepares the work environment; returns equipment to storage.
• Removes out of date items and reprocesses per guidelines.
• Documents clerical work and records as needed; records patient charges.

Skills

Follow directions in English

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Currently enrolled in Surgical Tech program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a Surgical Tech student to serve as the scrub person, assisting the surgical team during procedures and supporting the perioperative staff.

You will perform aseptic technique, gown and glove surgeons, pass instruments, prepare supplies, and help with transport and positioning of patients under supervision. This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to department policies.