Surgical Tech Extern -- Lab CDL -- Heart & Vascular Center

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) is seeking a Surgical Tech Extern for the Heart & Vascular Center. The role supports OR staff and physicians under supervision of a clinical preceptor while enrolled in a formal Surgical Technology program.

Responsibilities include room prep, aseptic technique, passing instruments, dressing incisions, and keeping the OR stocked. Salary is negotiable; location is Charleston, WV.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a formalized training program for Surgical Technology.
• Must demonstrate competency through an internship/clinical preceptor.
• Common duties include maintaining sterile technique and assisting OR staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the OR suite for procedures.
• Practice aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Assist with passing instruments to the surgeon.
• Assist with dressing incisions and restocking the room.

Job description

Surgical Tech Extern -- Lab CDL -- Heart & Vascular Center (Job ID: 80499)

Job Summary

Provision of assistance to the operating room staff and to the needs of the physician in providing patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse. Key Note- All responsibilities and essential duties are performed under the direct supervision of a CAMC clinical preceptor. Must be actively enrolled in a formalized training program for Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operating room team by preparing the OR suite for surgical procedures in a timely manner.
• Practice aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Apply appropriate cleaning techniques in the operating room.
• Participate during the course of the procedure by handing instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
• Assist with applying the dressing to the incision.
• Clean and restock the room assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial internship competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.
10. Demonstrate base knowledge of A&P, medical terminology, microbiology and pharmacology.
11. Applies principles of sterile technique during procedures

Work Schedule Varies

Status Regular Casual

Location Heart & Vascular Center

Location of Job US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Jamie L. Douglas [e-mail]

Post Date: 09/18/2026

Salary: Negotiable

Address: 3200 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Kanawha, Charleston, WV, 25304, US