Certified Surgical Technologist

WVU Medicine

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. 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. Current Surgical Technologist Certification through one of the following boards: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) National Center for Competencies Testing (NCCT) American Allied Health Association (AAHA) National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) 2. 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 Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines. 12.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: 0 Shift: 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. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Requirements

Current Surgical Technologist Certification through one of the following boards: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) National Center for Competencies Testing (NCCT) American Allied Health Association (AAHA) National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Ability to follow strict sterile technique.
Ability to set up operating room with instruments and supplies for scheduled cases and pass to and from surgeon during procedures.
Knowledge of and adherence to strict aseptic and sterile techniques.
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.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of prior scrub 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.
Operates specialty equipment after receiving specific training.
Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients.
Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards. Performs equipment checks as assigned.
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.
Assists with clerical work, and record keeping duties including the gathering of indicator data such as frequency of events.
Prepares and updates preference cards and instrument tray lists as directed.
Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.