Surgical Technologist

WVU Medicine

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the delivery of patient care by transferring equipment and instrumentation to physicians during procedures. Under the direction of a professional registered nurse, performs duties related to preparing, processing, and arranging surgical instruments and supplies, while supporting the care needs of patients of different ages. The role is based in the Operating Room and requires call coverage and work on weekends every seventh or eighth weekend. Listed shifts include 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 7 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m., 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an approved school of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing, or an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
Ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously.
Efficiency in processing verbal information, in written or spoken form.
Ability to exercise some independent thought, planning, or origination of options and solutions.
Ability to apply reasoning and problem-solving principles to practical problems and varied situations with limited standardization.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, and kneeling.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work call and weekends every seventh or eighth weekend.

Nice To Haves

One year of Operating Room scrub experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and special nursing procedures as delegated by the professional registered nurse.
Secure, set up, and prepare Operating Room equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Arrange instruments, tables, stands, and other articles in the specified order; adjust equipment for the ages of patients served.
Provide and assist with meeting patients’ care needs as appropriate to their ages.
Organize time to complete assignments according to assigned responsibilities.
Prepare instrumentation after procedures for transport to Central Sterile for reprocessing.
Follow department guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting furniture and equipment.
Maintain general unit cleanliness and restock appropriately.
Report equipment malfunctions that could affect the standard of care or have legal implications to the Department Director or designee.
Verify the accuracy of sponge, needle, and instrument counts on the appropriate record.
Perform other duties as assigned.