UHC - OR Surgical Tech *SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE*

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred.

If Hired on or after 2/1/2024:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification
OR Completion of summer surgical tech extern program AND surgical technologist certification
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Four years of Surgical Technology experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. Advanced knowledge in desired specialty 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 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 Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.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 & two technologists
16. Participates in unit-based education activities and may participate in presenting in-services for the staff.

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.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates and can articulate rationale for clinical practice.
2. Demonstration of clinical ability to fulfill calls responsibilities; usually requires six months work experience at WVUH.
3. Demonstrates independent ability to scrub 2 service lines.

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate from a Surgical Technology Program, or previously and successfully completed an OR Scrub Tech on the job training program.

2. Must have CPR certification within 90 days of hire

EXPERIENCE:

1. Working knowledge of planning perioperative patient care and transporting the perioperative patient.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. ORT certified or certified eligible preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous OR scrubbing 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 exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs technical skills required to prepare for surgical procedures. Assists other perioperative team members in the care of the surgical patient.

2. Prepares sterile filed according to policy.

3. Demonstrates knowledge of sterile draping.

4. Maintains correct sharps, sponges, and instrument count according to policy.

5. Maintains aseptic technique according to standard.

6. Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

7. Assists in maintenance and care of specimens according to policy.

8. Follows OSHA and Universal Precautions as per standard.

9. Sets up using Aseptic Technique.

10. Maintains working knowledge of case cart system and on call responsibilities.

11. Obtain and label physician ordered medications for use on the sterile field under the direct supervision of the RN.

12. Transportation of patient/equipment/supplies.

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. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift.

2. Must be able to lift, move and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.

3. Must be able to read and write legibly in English.

4. Hearing within normal range is required (ie., to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.)

5. Visual acuity must be within normal range.

6. Must be able to perform heavy work: exertingin excess of100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move object.

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.

1. Must have the ability to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly technical situations.

2. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressfulconditions, andmust be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

3. Must have the ability to make sound judgments based on scientific principles,and alsobe able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.

4. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.

5. Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.

6. Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.

7. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts.

8. Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.

9. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

10. Exposure to toxic gas, fumes, and odor

11. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.

12. Exposure to electrical current.

13. Exposure to radiation from x-rays.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Performs technical skills required to prepare for surgical procedures. Assists other perioperative team members in the care of the surgical patient

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