Surgical Technologist Trainee

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This position is for a Surgical Technologist training program, in which the incumbent learns and performs the clinical rotations under the direction and supervision of a training instructor. Incumbent is enrolled in a program and is expected to complete training curriculum, specified clinical rotations and specific hours of on-the-job training designated by the program and performs a variety of indirect or direct patient care duties.

Upon completion of the program, the trainee must successfully pass the certification examination. Upon successful completion of the training program and upon becoming certified the Surgical Technologist Trainee will transition into a Surgical Technologist role and agree to a work commitment within WVUH hospitals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must enroll and be accepted into an accredited Surgical Technology program or WVU Medicine’s internal Surgical Technology program.

2. High school diploma or equivalent

3. BLS certification within 30 days of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Hospital patient care work 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. Complete all coursework associated with the Surgical Technology program

2. Conduct all clinical duties in conjunction with the program curriculum

3. Commits to the schedule outlined during orientation

4. Competes face to face clinical instruction and clinical rotations as necessary

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.

3. Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity alone with manual dexterity and technical ability.

4.  Must be able to work while wearing personal protective gear. Able to wear lead aprons 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to:  moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation.

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:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

747 WVUH Surgical Tech Academic Teaching

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest 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.