Surgical Technologist

WVU Medicine•Fairmont, MN

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. Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure. Additional Job Description: This position will require extensive training at Ruby Memorial in order to prepare to open Fairmont Medical Center Operating Rooms. As new service lines are introduced, returning to Ruby may be required for further training and orientation.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND Two years of previous scrub experience, OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification OR completion of summer surgical tech extern program AND surgical technologist certification
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
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 year of Surgical Technology experience strongly preferred.
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Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.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 technologists
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.