Certified Surgical Technologist- Main OR- Nights

Certified Surgical Technologist – Main OR – Nights Join to apply for the Certified Surgical Technologist – Main OR – Nights role at WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers . We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification required. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of prior scrub experience. 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. Operates specialty equipment after receiving specific training. Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients. Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards. Performs equipment checks as assigned. 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. Assists with clerical work, and record keeping duties including the gathering of indicator data such as frequency of events. Prepares and updates preference cards and instrument tray lists as directed. Assists with the proper recording of patient charges. 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 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. Work Schedule Scheduled weekly hours: 40 hours Shift: Night (United States of America) Position Details Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Non‑Exempt) Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center Cost Center: 72 BMC Nursing Operating Room Address: 2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, 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. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers