Surgical Tech: OR Scrub Specialist & Mentor

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. in Wheeling, WV, is seeking an OR scrub professional to provide intraoperative care, maintain aseptic technique, and support the surgical team in a fast-paced operating room.

The role requires current LPN licensure or surgical technology program completion with certification, plus BLS within 30 days of hire. Strong teamwork and attention to sterile technique are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an LPN to practice in the state.
• Two years of scrub experience OR completion of a Surgical Technology Program with certification.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aseptic technique in sterile and unsterile OR roles.
• Assist circulating RN to maintain sterile field and monitor technique.
• Perform sponge, instrument, and needle counts per guidelines.
• Assist with gowning, gloving, positioning of equipment and surgeons.
• Pass sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
• Prepare supplies and equipment per preference cards; assist with sterilization.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile/Non-sterile OR support

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Surgical Technology Program & certification

Job description

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. in Wheeling, WV, is seeking an OR scrub professional to provide intraoperative care, maintain aseptic technique, and support the surgical team in a fast-paced operating room.

The role requires current LPN licensure or surgical technology program completion with certification, plus BLS within 30 days of hire. Strong teamwork and attention to sterile technique are essential for success.