Surgical Tech Intern — OR Experience & Training

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston, WV is seeking a temporary Surgical Tech student to serve as the scrub person for selected operative procedures. You will assist the surgical team and other perioperative staff, following aseptic technique and safety policies.

This role requires enrollment in a Surgical Tech program, a high school diploma, and a BLS certification within 30 days of hire; prior patient care is preferred. Schedule is 16 hours per week at the OR, with on-site duties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs the scrub role during selectively assigned surgical procedures in the OR.
• Utilizes aseptic technique in sterile and non-sterile roles in the OR.
• Assists the circulating RN in maintaining a sterile field and monitoring technique.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN.
• Gowns and gloves 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.
• Performs designated procedures following departmental policies.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Surgical Tech program

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

THOM Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston, WV is seeking a temporary Surgical Tech student to serve as the scrub person for selected operative procedures. You will assist the surgical team and other perioperative staff, following aseptic technique and safety policies.

This role requires enrollment in a Surgical Tech program, a high school diploma, and a BLS certification within 30 days of hire; prior patient care is preferred. Schedule is 16 hours per week at the OR, with on-site duties.