What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist Trainee - Uniontown position at WVU Medicine?
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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:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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 Drive
Morgantown
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.
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:
- Must enroll and be accepted into an accredited Surgical Technology program or WVU Medicine’s internal Surgical Technology program.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS certification within 30 days of hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hospital patient care work experience
- Complete all coursework associated with the Surgical Technology program
- Conduct all clinical duties in conjunction with the program curriculum
- Commits to the schedule outlined during orientation
- Competes face to face clinical instruction and clinical rotations as necessary
- Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts.
- Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity alone with manual dexterity and technical ability.
- Must be able to work while wearing personal protective gear. Able to wear lead aprons for extended periods of time.
- 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.
- Must have the ability to follow directions both written and verbal in English.
- Works with people utilizing a teamwork approach.
- Must have the ability to prioritize work tasks and multi-task.
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 Drive
Morgantown
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.