Cert Surg Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Assists with nursing care and the surgical services under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and physician/surgeon.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Associates Degree
• Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a Surgical Technologist

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Certified Surgical Technologist through Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) 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.

• In conjunction with OR Director and procurement, develops and manages efficient acquisition of surgical inventory materials.
• Develops and maintains systems which assure the accuracy of perpetual inventory counts, inventory locator systems, and reorder management systems.
• Develops materials cost and inventory reduction programs and provides data to measure progress towards cost reduction targets.
• Develops and analyzes reports (i.e. ABC analysis, usage history, etc.) to target efforts to maximize inventory efficiencies.
• Conducts year-end physical inventory and other periodic inventory counts as necessary
• Provides inventory expertise and technical liaison to Central Sterile Processing.
• Assures that the daily operational needs for supplies and equipment are met.
• Ascertains daily order requirements through Lawson recommendations, physical counts, and personal observation.
• Coordinates special deliveries from vendors.
• Assists surgeon when necessary. Assists with immediate pre and post op care of patient, equipment and instrumentation. Second circulates as assigned.
• Provides patients with basic care by performing technical skills in an aseptic manner. Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile role or 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 by gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.
• Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.
• Processes supplies, instruments and equipment in patient care.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards.
• Assist with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
• Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.
• Performs equipment checks as assigned.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate records as directed.
• Utilizes the computer to process the patient requisitions.
• Enters patient and procedure information as required by various departments.
• Completes computer workflow functions.
• Organizes the workload for the area.
• Provides and assists in the safe transport of patients, using proper and good body mechanics.
• Monitors and converses with the patient to ensure patient comfort and safety, notifying RN, LPN, or supervisor of special needs, and assisting patients as needed. Gives explanations at a level patient will understand.
• Maintains proper completion and maintenance of sterilizer logs on a daily basis.

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.

• 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

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.

• May be exposed to communicable diseases

Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow strict sterile technique. Ability to set up operating room with instruments and supplies for scheduled cases and pass to and from surgeon during procedures. Knowledge of and adherence to strict aseptic and sterile techniques.

Additional Job Description

Four 10 hour shifts, days. Call required nights and weekends, BLS required

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Non-Exempt

Company

JMC Jefferson Medical Center

Cost Center

72 JMC Nursing Operating Room

Address

300 S Preston St Ranson 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.