Surgical Technologist II

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

Job summary

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals in Charleston, WV, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide intraoperative care to patients and assist the surgical team. The successful candidate will have appropriate licensure and experience in surgical technology. Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile environment, assisting with surgical procedures, and mentoring junior staff. A commitment to continuous education in surgical standards is essential. This position requires 40 hours per week in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND two years of previous scrub experience.
• Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provides intraoperative care to patients as a scrub person during surgical procedures.
• Assists the circulating RN in maintaining a sterile field.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Aseptic technique

Basic Life Support

Mentoring

Inventory Management

Education

Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Surgical Technology Program

Job description

Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND two (2) years of previous scrub experience.
• OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of 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 positioning 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.

For Facilities With 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 lbs.
• 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.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)

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.