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Surgical Tech Extern

WVU Medicine

Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Surgical Tech Extern

About the role

The surgical tech extern assists the surgical team by performing scrub roles, maintaining sterile fields, and handling instruments during operative procedures. They also support the perioperative team with patient positioning, equipment preparation, and inventory restocking.

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Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

This role is a temporary position for students to provide intraoperative care to selected patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure.

Assists other perioperative team members in the care of the surgical patient.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Currently enrolled in a Surgical Tech program 2. High school diploma or equivalent 3. BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: 1. Prior patient care experience. 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. Performs the scrub role during selectively assigned surgical procedures in the OR. 2. Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR. 3. Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field. 4. Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established policies. Uses counting technology. 5. Assists by gowning and gloving surgeons; positions equipment and instruments. 6. Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure. 7. Operates specialty equipment after receiving specific training. 8. Assists with transportation and positioning of OR patients. 9. Performs designated procedures as needed following departmental policies/procedures/practice guidelines. 10. Processes supplies, instruments, and equipment used in patient care by preparing supplies/equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards. 11. Assists with sterilization by cleaning used instruments during case and at case conclusion. Loads case cart post procedure. 12. Assists with maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment. 13. As assigned, assists with inventory restocking. Restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment. 14. Cleans and prepares work environment including the return of equipment to designated storage locations. 15. Removes out of date items. Discards or reprocesses following established guidelines. 16. Documents appropriately to foster the work of the department by assisting with clerical work and record keeping duties. 17. Provides input to the proper recording of patient charges. 18. Assists with the transportation of case carts and specialty carts. Assists with maintenance of hallway egress. 19. Participates in post case cleaning processes. 20. Accounts for all sharps used on sterile field. Disposes hazardous materials per departmental policies/procedures. 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 personal protective equipment and 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. 1. May be exposed to communicable diseases SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Must have the ability to follow directions both written and verbal in English. 2. Works with people utilizing a teamwork approach. 3. Must have the ability to prioritize work tasks and multi-task. Additional

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center Cost Center: 72 CCMC Nursing Operating Room Address: 800 Garfield Ave Parkersburg 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.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a surgical technology program and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire, and the role requires the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting and standing for long periods.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Multi-tasking
  • Patient care
  • Inventory management
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Aseptic technique
  • Surgical assistance
  • Surgical technology

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Posted
Jul 31, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

WVU Medicine

The West Virginia University Health System, which operates under the brand WVU Medicine, is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues....

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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