2W OR Surg. Tech Per Diem
About the role
The Surgical Technologist position assists with nursing care and surgical services under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and physician/surgeon.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.
- Maintains a sterile field by monitoring technique of all persons in the OR.
- Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.
- Gowns and gloves surgeons and positions 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.
- Maintains 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- Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.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.
- Aids in the proper recording of patient charges.
Qualifications
- Current Surgical Technologist Certification through one of the following boards: NBSTSA, NCCT, AAHA.
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
- Prior scrub experience preferred.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Physical Requirements
- 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.
Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Job Description
- Per Diem position, will be required to help with call.
- Must have current OR ST experience.
- Scheduled Weekly Hours 0.
- Shift Varied (United States of America).
- Exempt/Non-Exempt United States of America (Non-Exempt).
Company Information
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.