Surgical Technologist: OR Scrub Specialist & Mentor

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. in Wheeling, WV seeks an OR scrub professional to assist the surgical team during operative procedures. The role requires either an active LPN license with scrub experience or completion of a Surgical Technology Program with certification.

A Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire. The position supports a 36-hour work week in a non-exempt status within the Nursing Operating Room.

Qualifications

• Must hold LPN licensure and have 2 years of scrub experience or have completed a Surgical Technology Program with certification.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• One year of Surgical Technology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality aseptic technique in the OR.
• Assists circulating RN to maintain sterile field.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with circulating RN.
• Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
• Assists with gowning and gloving, positioning equipment and instruments.
• Assists with transportation and positioning of patients and operative limbs.
• Prepares supplies and equipment per preference cards.
• Assists with sterilization and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Monitors inventory, orders, and restocks supplies and equipment.
• Acknowledges and adheres to established guidelines for discarding out-of-date items.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure (LPN)

Surgical Technology Program completion

Surgical technologist certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. in Wheeling, WV seeks an OR scrub professional to assist the surgical team during operative procedures. The role requires either an active LPN license with scrub experience or completion of a Surgical Technology Program with certification.

A Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire. The position supports a 36-hour work week in a non-exempt status within the Nursing Operating Room.