WVU Medicine
Job Opportunity at Ruby Memorial Hospital
Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Minimum Qualifications: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND Two years of previous scrub experience, OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification OR completion of summer surgical tech extern program AND surgical technologist certification Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. Preferred Qualifications: One year of Surgical Technology experience strongly preferred. Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred. Core Duties and 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. 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. Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards. 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 Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.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. Performs equipment checks as assigned. Assists with the proper recording of patient charges. Call with a response time of 30 minutes. Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one technologists. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: 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: 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: Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center:
745 WVUH Surgery 5 North Address:
1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown 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.
Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Minimum Qualifications: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND Two years of previous scrub experience, OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification OR completion of summer surgical tech extern program AND surgical technologist certification Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. Preferred Qualifications: One year of Surgical Technology experience strongly preferred. Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred. Core Duties and 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. 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. Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards. 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. Performs equipment checks as assigned. Assists with the proper recording of patient charges. Call with a response time of 30 minutes. Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one technologists. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: 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: 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: Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center:
745 WVUH Surgery 5 North Address:
1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown 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.