Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals • Full-time • Keyser, West Virginia, United States • 2m ago

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Assists with nursing care and the surgical services under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and physician/surgeon.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification required.
3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of prior scrub 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. Operates specialty equipment after receiving specific training.
7. Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients.
8. Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards. Performs equipment checks as assigned.
9. Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
10. Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.
11. Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.
12. Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.
13. Assists with clerical work, and record keeping duties including the gathering of indicator data such as frequency of events.
14. Prepares and updates preference cards and instrument tray lists as directed.
15. Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.

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.

1. May be exposed to communicable diseases.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to follow strict sterile technique.
2. Ability to set up operating room with instruments and supplies for scheduled cases and pass to and from surgeon during procedures.
3. Knowledge of and adherence to strict aseptic and sterile techniques.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital

Cost Center:

72 PVH Nursing Operating Room

Address:

100 Pine Oak LaneKeyserWest Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.

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