Surgical Technologist

WVU Medicine • Uniontown, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist assists with patient care by transferring equipment and instrumentation to physicians during procedures. Under the direction of an appropriate professional registered nurse, the role prepares, processes, and arranges surgical instruments and supplies, and supports patient care needs for patients of all applicable ages. The position requires call coverage and has a scheduled 40-hour workweek. Listed shift patterns include 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and 7:00 a.m.–1:30 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 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 use independent thought, planning, or originate options and solutions.
• Ability to apply reasoning and problem-solving principles to practical problems and variable situations with limited standardization.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Operating Room scrub experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special nursing procedures as delegated by a professional registered nurse.
• Secure, set up, and prepare Operating Room equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Arrange instruments, tables, stands, and other articles in a specified order, and adjust equipment for patients’ ages.
• Provide and assist with patient care needs appropriate to patients’ 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 cleanliness of the unit and restock supplies 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: Associate degree