OR Surgical Tech III -OR

WVU Medicine

About The Position

Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure. If hired prior to 2/1/2024: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. 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. 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. EXPERIENCE: 1. Two years of Surgical Technology experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: 1. Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred. If Hired on or after 2/1/2024: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. 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 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. EXPERIENCE: 1. Four years of Surgical Technology experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: 1. 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.

Requirements

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.
If hired prior to 2/1/2024: Two years of Surgical Technology experience
If Hired on or after 2/1/2024: Four years of Surgical Technology experience
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.
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

Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred.

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.