UHC - Surgical Tech (OR)

WVU Medicine; Center (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking a surgical scrub professional to support the operating room team with sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient positioning. The role requires either an LPN license with scrub experience or completion of a surgical technology program with CST certification.

Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days is required. The position involves ensuring sterile fields, assisting the circulating RN, and contributing to efficient OR operations in a

Qualifications

• Requires LPN licensure with 2+ years scrub experience or Surgical Tech program completion with CST.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Surgical technologist background preferred for advanced duties.

Responsibilities

• Utilize aseptic technique in OR scrub role.
• Assist circulating RN to maintain sterile field.
• Count sponges, instruments, and needles per guidelines.
• Assist with gowning/gloving and positioning.
• Pass sterile instruments to team during procedures.
• Transport and position patients and assist with retractors.
• Prepare supplies and equipment per cards.
• Assist with sterilization and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor inventory and restock supplies.
• Remove outdated items and reprocess as needed.
• Support department cleanup and equipment checks.
• Record patient charges accurately.
• Respond to calls within 30 minutes.
• Mentor level one technologists and support team development.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field monitoring

Instrument handling

Mentoring

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure

Two years scrub experience

Surgical Technology Program completion

Surgical technologist certification

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

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

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

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

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.