Surgical Technologist III

WVU Medicine

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Four (4) 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.

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• Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree