Surgical Techologist

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• Removes out-of-date items per guidelines.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

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

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:

• 1. 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.
• 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Surgical Technology experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• 1. Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.
• 2. Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field.
• 3. Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.
• 4. Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.
• 5. Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.
• 6. 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
• 7. Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards.
• 8. Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
• 9. Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• 10. Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.
• 11. Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.
• 12. Performs equipment checks as assigned.
• 13. Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.
• 14. Call with a response time of 30 minutes.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: 1. 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:

• 1. Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• 2. Ability to lift up to 40-pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 lbs.
• 3. Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.
• 4. Ability to wear lead for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Job Description: Work 2-8 hour shifts and 2-12 hour shifts or 4-10 hour shifts; rotational coverage of afternoons and Midnights when permanent staff are off; 1-2 call shifts per week Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 4745 WVUH CH Pediatrics Surgical Services Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.