Surgical Technologist

WVU Medicine

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist assists in delivering patient care by transferring equipment and instrumentation to physicians during procedures. Under the direction of a professional registered nurse, the role includes preparing, processing, and arranging surgical instruments and supplies appropriate to the ages of patients served. The position requires call coverage and has a scheduled workweek of 40 hours. Listed shifts include 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 7 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m., 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m., and 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; call is required every seventh or eighth weekend.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved school of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing, or hold 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, whether written or spoken.
• Ability to use independent thought, planning, or origination of options and solutions.
• Ability to apply reasoning and problem-solving principles to practical problems and deal with concrete variables where limited standardization exists.

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, adjusting equipment appropriately for the ages of patients served.
• Assist in meeting patients’ care needs in a manner appropriate to their ages.
• Organize time to complete assignments according to specifically assigned responsibilities.
• Prepare instrumentation properly 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 as appropriate.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED