WVU Surgical Technologist

3 days ago


Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States West Virginia University Hospital, Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Surgical Technologist to join our team at WVU Medicine. As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a critical role in providing intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure.

The ideal candidate will have 18 months of scrub experience in a tertiary setting and hold a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification. They will also possess Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and be able to pass a West Virginia, Ohio, and/or Pennsylvania state and/or federal fingerprint-based criminal background check for regulated areas.

Responsibilities will include utilizing quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR, assisting the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field, and performing sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.

The Surgical Technologist will also be responsible for assisting with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments, passing sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure, and operating specialty equipment after receiving specific training.

Additional responsibilities will include assisting with transportation and positioning of patients, beginning to anticipate the needs of the surgical team, preparing supplies and equipment for surgical procedures following preference cards, and demonstrating appropriate and correct case preparation.

The Surgical Technologist will work closely with the surgical team to ensure the highest level of patient care and safety. They will also be responsible for monitoring inventory, ordering, and restocking supplies, instruments, and equipment, and removing out-of-date items and discarding or reprocessing following established guidelines.

Other duties may include assisting with the general cleaning duties of the department, performing equipment checks as assigned, and assisting with clerical work and record-keeping duties, including the gathering of indicator data such as frequency of events.

The Surgical Technologist will be a full-time employee of WVU Medicine and will be placed on assignment at any of our system hospitals and/or clinics.

Physical requirements include being 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, possessing visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability, and ability to wear lead for extended periods of time.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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