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West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. Lead Surgical Technologist IV (JR24-36216) in Morgantown, West Virginia

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Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during operative procedures. Serves as a scrub mentor to others performing the scrub role on service cases. Assists RN Service Line Coordinator to standardize instrumentation. Contributes input into the updating of preference cards used within the service line. Assists with the care and monitoring of service equipment and supplies.

If hired prior to 2/1/2024: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, completion of a Surgical Technology Program, or completion of summer surgical tech extern program. 2. Surgical Technologist certification required within 90 days of hire date. 3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. EXPERIENCE: 1. Four years of Surgical Technology experience in a tertiary setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: 1. Three years of advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred. 2. Advanced knowledge of three specialties strongly preferred.

If Hired on or after 2/1/2024: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Associate Degree in Healthcare Field with Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or completion of a Surgical Technology Program or completion of a summer surgical tech extern program. 2. Surgical Technologist certification 3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. EXPERIENCE: 1. Fiveyears of Surgical Technology experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: 1. Five years of advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred. 2. Advanced knowledge of three specialties strongly 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.

  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... For full info follow application link.

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