Surgical Technologist Operating Room

WVU; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU seeks a Surgical Technologist to provide intraoperative care by assisting the surgical team during procedures. Qualified candidates will have completed a Surgical Technology program or have relevant experience, and must maintain certification in Basic Life Support.

The role requires strong aseptic technique and involves performing counts of instruments, preparing for surgery, and ensuring a sterile environment in the operating room. Physical demands include prolonged standing and lifting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse program or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days.
• Experience in Surgical Technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides intraoperative care to patients by assisting the surgical team.
• Utilizes quality aseptic technique in the OR.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts following established guidelines.

Skills

Surgical Technology experience

Aseptic technique

Basic Life Support certification

Education

Completion of a Surgical Technology program

High School Diploma or Equivalent with scrub experience

Job description

## Surgical Technologist Operating RoomApplylocations: Thomas Memorial Hospital (TMH)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-38390## 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.Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse program,**OR** completion of a Surgical Technology program,**OR** completion of a Registered Nurse program,**OR** High School Diploma or Equivalent and six (6) months of previous scrub experience.2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****EXPERIENCE:**1. Surgical Technology experience.**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.For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:1. 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:** 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.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**36**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**THOM Thomas Hospitals**Cost Center:**72 THOM Nursing Operating Room**Address:**4605 Maccorkle Ave SWSouth CharlestonWest Virginia