About the role#
This is a temporary position for students currently enrolled in a Surgical Tech program. You will provide intraoperative care to patients by acting as the scrub person for selected surgical procedures. You will work alongside perioperative team members to support the surgical team.
What you'll do#
- Perform the scrub role during assigned surgical procedures.
- Pass sterile instruments and assist surgeons with gowning and gloving.
- Perform sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN.
- Operate specialty equipment after receiving training.
- Assist with patient positioning and transportation.
- Clean, sterilize, and prepare instruments and equipment.
- Maintain sterile and non-sterile supplies and restock inventory.
- Clean the work environment and dispose of hazardous materials.
- Document clerical work and record patient charges.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Surgical Tech program.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- BLS certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
- Prior patient care experience is preferred.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and push or pull carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Location & details#
- Location: Reynolds Memorial Hospital, West Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid.
About WVU Medicine
WVU Medicine is the largest health system in West Virginia. Founded in 1996, the organization operates 25 hospitals and five institutes across the state. It employs over 35,000 people and maintains more than 3,400 licensed beds. The system provides care in areas including neurosurgery, pediatrics, and emergency medicine.
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