Certified Surgical Tech
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals, South Charleston, WV, United States
Company
THOM Thomas Hospitals
Position Overview
Assists with nursing care and the surgical services under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and physician/surgeon.
Minimum Qualifications
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND Two years of previous scrub experience
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
Preferred Qualifications
One year of Surgical Technology experience strongly preferred
Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred
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.
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 patients, including assisting the surgical team by holding retractors and positioning 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Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines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
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.
Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
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.
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THOM Thomas Hospitals
Position Overview
Assists with nursing care and the surgical services under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and physician/surgeon.
Minimum Qualifications
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND Two years of previous scrub experience
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
Preferred Qualifications
One year of Surgical Technology experience strongly preferred
Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred
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.
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 patients, including assisting the surgical team by holding retractors and positioning 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
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.
Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
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.
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