Surgical Technologist-STF Main OR

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals in Charleston, WV seeks a scrub role in the OR to support the surgical team. The position requires either an LPN license with two years of scrub experience or completion of a Surgical Technology Program with certification and BLS within 30 days of hire. Preferred: 1 year of surgical tech experience.

40-hour work week, non-exempt. Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, assisting with sterile field, counting instruments, and passing supplies to the team.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and two years of scrub experience.
• Alternatively, completion of a Surgical Technology Program with a surgical technologist certification, plus BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: one year of Surgical Technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes quality aseptic technique in the OR as scrub/assisting role.
• Assists the circulating RN to maintain a sterile field and monitors technique.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN.
• Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
• Assists with gowning, gloving and positioning equipment and instruments.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for procedures per preference cards.
• Assists with sterilization and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Monitors inventory, orders, and restocks supplies and instruments.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field maintenance

Team mentorship

Education

LPN license

Surgical technology program

Surgical technologist certification

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

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Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND two (2) years of previous scrub experience.

OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification,

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

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of Surgical Technology experience.
• Advanced knowledge in desired specialty.

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 position of 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 the 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.
• Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one technologists

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

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

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Cost Center

6207 THOM SF Nursing Operating Room

Address

333 Laidley Street

Charleston

West Virginia

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