Surgical Technologist Operating Room

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is looking for a Surgical Technologist in South Charleston, West Virginia. The role includes assisting with surgical procedures, maintaining sterilization, and supporting the surgical team. Candidates should have completed a Licensed Practical Nurse, Surgical Technology, or Registered Nurse program, along with six months of scrub experience.

Additional requirements include obtaining Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. The position is scheduled for 36 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse, Surgical Technology, or Registered Nurse program.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and six (6) months of previous scrub experience.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes quality aseptic technique in the OR.
• Assists the RN in maintaining a sterile field.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts.
• Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
• Assists with positioning patients and equipment.

Skills

Surgical Technology experience

Education

Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse program

Completion of a Surgical Technology program

Completion of a Registered Nurse program

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse program
• Completion of a Surgical Technology program
• Completion of a Registered Nurse program
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and six (6) months of previous scrub experience
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical Technology experience

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 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.

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.

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 Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Location: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, West Virginia
• Cost Center: 72 THOM Nursing Operating Room

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.