Surgical Technologist- Cardiac CVOR

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston is seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide intraoperative care as part of the surgical team. The role includes assisting during operative procedures and maintaining a sterile field with a focus on patient safety.

Requirements include current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse with scrub experience, or equivalent certification. Candidates should also have a passion for surgical assistance, making this a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse and two years of scrub experience.
• Completion of Surgical Technology Program and surgical technologist certification.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative care as a scrub team member.
• Assist the surgical team during operative procedures.
• Utilize aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Mentoring

Cardiac surgery assistance

Equipment checks

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Surgical Technology Program certification

Job description

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Role Overview

Provides intraoperative care as scrub team member assisting surgical team during operative procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum: Current licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse AND two years of scrub experience OR Completion of Surgical Technology Program and surgical technologist certification with Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year surgical technology experience
• Advanced knowledge in desired specialty

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.
• Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.
• Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.
• Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.
• Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients to include assisting the surgical team by holding retractors and position of operative limb under direction of surgeon.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards.
• Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
• Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.
• Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.
• Performs equipment checks as assigned.
• Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.
• Call with a response time of 30 minutes.
• Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one technologists.
• Provides surgical assistance during surgical procedures including cardiac and thoracic surgery cases.
• Provides highly specialized surgical assistance during procedures that require cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO support.
• Provides surgical assistance during LVAD and heart transplants.

Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in‑services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 pounds.
• Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.
• Ability to wear lead for extended periods of time.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.