UHC-Surgical Tech III-OR (7am-7pm)

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist/LPN role to support the operating room with sterile technique and patient care. The position emphasizes aseptic practice, collaboration with circulating RNs, and mentoring of junior technologists across two service lines.

Requirements include LPN licensure or Surgical Technology certification, BLS within 30 days, and 2 years of surgical tech experience.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Or completion of a Surgical Technology Program with certification.
• Or completion of summer surgical tech extern program with certification within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Two years of Surgical Technology experience.

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• Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.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 & two technologists
• Participates in unit-based education activities and may participate in presenting in-services for the staff.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile technique

Clinical reasoning

Scrub 2 lines

Mentoring

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure

Surgical Technology program + certification

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse

OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification

OR Completion of summer surgical tech extern program AND surgical technologist certification required within 90 days of hire.

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

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of Surgical Technology experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred.

IF Hired On Or After 2/1/2024:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse

OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification

OR Completion of summer surgical tech extern program AND surgical technologist certification

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

EXPERIENCE:

• Four years of Surgical Technology experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred.

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 & two technologists
• Participates in unit-based education activities and may participate in presenting in-services for the staff.

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:

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.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates and can articulate rationale for clinical practice.
• Demonstration of clinical ability to fulfill calls responsibilities; usually requires six months work experience at WVUH.
• Demonstrates independent ability to scrub 2 service lines.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center:

72 UHC Nursing Operating Room

Address:

327 Medical Park Drive
Bridgeport
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.