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UHC: Surgical Technologist Part Time-Outpatient Surgery Center

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Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND two (2) years of previous scrub experience, 

OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification,  

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

EXPERIENCE: 

1. One year of Surgical Technology experience. 

2. Advanced knowledge in desired specialty. 

 

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. 

1. Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR. 

2. Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field. 

3. Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines. 

4. Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments. 

5. Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure. 

6. 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. 

7. Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards. 

8. Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment. 

9. Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment. 

10. Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines. 

11. Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department. 

12. Performs equipment checks as assigned. 

13. Assists with the proper recording of patient charges. 

14. Call with a response time of 30 minutes. 

15. Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one technologists 

 

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: 

1. 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. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking. 

2. Ability to lift up to 40-pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 lbs. 

3. Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability. 

4. 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:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center:

1072 UHC Outpatient Surgery Center Operating Room

Address:

327 Medical Park Drive

Bridgeport

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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.

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