WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital ยท 2 months ago
Surgical Tech OR
Buckhannon, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expWVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital is excited to offer an opportunity for a Surgical Tech in their operating room. The role involves assisting with nursing care and surgical services under the supervision of a registered nurse and physician, ensuring a sterile environment during procedures.
Hospital & Health Care
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
Operates specialty equipment after receiving specific training
Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients
Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards. Performs equipment checks as assigned
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Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines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
Assists with clerical work, and record keeping duties including the gathering of indicator data such as frequency of events
Prepares and updates preference cards and instrument tray lists as directed
Assists with the proper recording of patient charges
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification required
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date
Ability to follow strict sterile technique
Ability to set up operating room with instruments and supplies for scheduled cases and pass to and from surgeon during procedures
Knowledge of and adherence to strict aseptic and sterile techniques
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
Preferred
One (1) year of prior scrub experience
Company
WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital
WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital is located in the quaint and beautiful town of Buckhannon, WV.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Skip Gjolberg, FACHE
President and CEO
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