Surgical Tech: OR Scrub & Instrument Care

UHC United Hospital Center; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Health System is seeking a perioperative scrub professional to assist the surgical team in the operating room. The role focuses on maintaining sterile technique, instrument handling, and aiding the circulating RN throughout the procedure.

Qualified candidates may have LPN, Surgical Technology, or RN training, or a HS diploma with scrub experience, plus BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Must complete LPN, Surgical Tech, RN, or HS Diploma with scrub experience.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field using aseptic technique.
• Assist the circulating RN to monitor sterile technique in OR.
• Perform sponge, instrument and needle counts with RN.
• Assist with gowning and gloving of surgeons and positioning equipment.
• Pass sterile instruments to the surgical team.
• Assist with patient transport and positioning as directed by surgeon.
• Prepare supplies and equipment per preference cards.
• Assist with sterilization and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Monitor inventory and restock supplies and equipment.
• Remove out-of-date items and reprocess as needed.
• Support department cleaning and equipment checks.
• Document patient charges accurately.
• Respond to calls within 30 minutes.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical scrubbing

Team collaboration

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30d

Education

LPN program

Surgical Technology program

RN program

High School Diploma + 6 months scrub experience

Job description

WVU Health System is seeking a perioperative scrub professional to assist the surgical team in the operating room. The role focuses on maintaining sterile technique, instrument handling, and aiding the circulating RN throughout the procedure.

Qualified candidates may have LPN, Surgical Technology, or RN training, or a HS diploma with scrub experience, plus BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential.