Surgical Technologist: OR Scrub & Instrument Tech

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a surgical scrub professional to support the operating room team in Morgantown, WV. Responsibilities include aseptic technique, assisting the circulating RN, passing instruments, and preparing supplies for procedures.

The role requires completion of a nursing or surgical tech program or a high school diploma with scrub experience, plus BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Work shifts vary; there is rotation and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes quality aseptic technique in sterile and unsterile roles in the OR.
• Assists the circulating RN to maintain a sterile field.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts.
• Assists with gowning, gloving, positioning of surgeons and equipment.
• Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
• Assists with transportation and positioning of patients and operative limbs.
• Prepares supplies and equipment following preference cards.
• Assists with sterilization and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Monitors inventory; orders and restocks supplies and instruments.
• Removes out-of-date items per guidelines.

Skills

Surgical scrub

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Surgical Technology program

Registered Nurse program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a surgical scrub professional to support the operating room team in Morgantown, WV. Responsibilities include aseptic technique, assisting the circulating RN, passing instruments, and preparing supplies for procedures.

The role requires completion of a nursing or surgical tech program or a high school diploma with scrub experience, plus BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Work shifts vary; there is rotation and on-site duties.