Surgical Technologist: OR Support & Team Mentor

WVU Medicine; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Martinsburg, WV is seeking a skilled surgical support specialist to serve as the scrub person for operative procedures in the OR. The role requires current licensure as an LPN with scrub experience or completion of a surgical technology program with certification, plus BLS within 30 days of hire.

You will uphold aseptic technique, assist with gowning, gloving, instrument handling, and patient transport, maintain sterile fields, perform counts, and support the surgical team under

Qualifications

• Current LPN license with 2 years of scrub experience, or completion of a Surgical Technology program with certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire date.
• One year of surgical technology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes aseptic technique in the OR as scrub person.
• Assist circulating RN to maintain a sterile field and monitor technique.
• Perform counts of sponges, instruments, and needles with the circulating RN.
• Assist with gowning, gloving, positioning of equipment and instruments.
• Pass sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
• Support patient transport and positioning as directed by the surgeon.
• Prepare supplies and equipment per preference cards for procedures.
• Assist with sterilization and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Monitor inventory, restock supplies, and discard or reprocess items as needed.
• Record patient charges after procedures and assist with related tasks.
• Mentor level one technologists and support team development.

Skills

Surgical scrub experience

Basic Life Support

Team mentorship

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse with scrub experience

Surgical Technology program with certification

Job description

WVU Medicine in Martinsburg, WV is seeking a skilled surgical support specialist to serve as the scrub person for operative procedures in the OR. The role requires current licensure as an LPN with scrub experience or completion of a surgical technology program with certification, plus BLS within 30 days of hire.

You will uphold aseptic technique, assist with gowning, gloving, instrument handling, and patient transport, maintain sterile fields, perform counts, and support the surgical team under