Surgical Technologist - OR Scrub Specialist (Shifts)

WVU Medicine; Uniontown (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in delivering patient care by transferring equipment during procedures and preparing, processing and arranging surgical instruments and supplies under the direction of a registered nurse.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CST certification, and OR scrub experience. Shifts include 40 hours per week with varied call requirements; non-exempt position in Uniontown, PA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved school of Surgical Technology OR Practical Nursing OR an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special nursing procedures as delegated by the professional registered nurse.
• Secures, sets up and prepares the Operating Room equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Arranges instruments, tables, stands and other articles in specified order. Adjusts equipment appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Provide and assists in meeting the patient’s care needs and appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Organizes time to complete assignments according to specifically assigned responsibilities.
• Properly prepares instrumentation following completion of procedures for transport to Central Sterile for reprocessing.
• Follows department guidelines in the cleaning and disinfection of furniture/equipment.
• Maintains general cleanliness of unit and restocks appropriately.
• Reports to Department Director/designee and equipment malfunctions that could affect the standard of care or legal implications.
• Verifies accuracy of sponge/needle and instruments on appropriate record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Verbal processing

Independent thought

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program or Practical Nursing or Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification

Job description

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in delivering patient care by transferring equipment during procedures and preparing, processing and arranging surgical instruments and supplies under the direction of a registered nurse.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CST certification, and OR scrub experience. Shifts include 40 hours per week with varied call requirements; non-exempt position in Uniontown, PA.