Surgical Technologist- Main OR

WVU Medicine; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Main OR. You will support nursing care and surgical services under supervision, ensuring sterile technique and assisting the surgical team throughout procedures.

The role requires an LPN license or surgical tech certification, BLS within 30 days, and at least four years of experience. Eligible candidates should be able to lift up to 40 pounds and work evenings, with potential mentorship and education activities.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or completion of a Surgical Technology program with certification.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Four years of surgical technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile technique in both sterile and unsterile OR roles.
• Assist circulating RN to maintain sterile field and track counts.
• Prepare supplies, instruments, and equipment for procedures.
• Pass instruments and gown/glove surgeons during operations according to protocol.
• Assist with patient positioning and transportation under surgeon direction.
• Record patient charges accurately and assist with equipment checks.

Skills

Clinical practice rationale

Scrubbing service lines

Mentoring teammates

Education

LPN license

Surgical Technology program completion

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

## Surgical Technologist- Main ORApplylocations: Berkeley Medical Center (BMC)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR25-22162## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Assists with nursing care and the surgical services under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and physician/surgeon.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse**OR** Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.**EXPERIENCE:**1. Four (4) years of Surgical Technology experience**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****EXPERIENCE:**1. Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.2. Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field.3. Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.4. Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.5. Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.6. 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 surgeon7. Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards.8. Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.9. Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.10. Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.11. Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.12. Performs equipment checks as assigned.13. Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.14. Call with a response time of 30 minutes.15. Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one & two technologists16. Participates in unit-based education activities and may participate in presenting in-services for the staff.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.2. Ability to lift up to 40-pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 lbs.3. Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.4. 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.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Demonstrates and can articulate rationale for clinical practice.2. Demonstration of clinical ability to fulfill calls responsibilities; usually requires six months work experience at WVUH.3. Demonstrates independent ability to scrub 2 service lines.**Additional Job Description:**3p-1130p M-F**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:**Evening (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**BMC Berkeley Medical Center**Cost Center:**72 BMC Nursing Operating Room**Address:**2500 Hospital DriveMartinsburgWest Virginia**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.