Certified Surg Tech-First Assist

Certified Surg Tech-First Assist

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical First Assistant to provide nursing support and direct patient care in an inpatient setting.

• Graduate of an accredited surgical assisting program (CAAHEP).
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
• Current Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

• At least 2 years of progressive clinical scrub experience in a CST role.

• Recommendation from three different multi-specialty surgeons validating skill competency.

• Perform technical skills required to prepare for surgical procedures.
• Assist perioperative team members in the care of surgical patients.
• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist the surgeon with perioperative patient care and perform duties as assigned.
• Assess patient needs related to specific procedures and collect supplies and equipment.
• Deliver age‑appropriate care addressing cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.
• Promote a safe environment and report potential complications to the RN.
• Assist with scheduling OR cases, recording information, and updating surgeon preference cards via the information management system.
• Perform central reprocessing tasks, including decontamination, instrument preparation for sterilization, and equipment record maintenance.
• Utilize appropriate positioning of the patient and proper mechanics to maintain circulation and visibility during procedures.
• Assist with visualization of the operative site, including retraction, packing, digital manipulation, and suture materials handling.
• Assist with hemostasis and closure of body planes.
• Select and apply appropriate wound dressings.
• Assist with securing drainage systems to tissues.

• Capable of prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and move carts up to 200 lbs.
• Require visual, hearing, oral acuity, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods.

• May be exposed to communicable diseases, toxic gases, fumes, odors.
• Exposure to electrical current and radiation from x‑rays.

• Perform complex mental activity and adapt to varying workloads.
• Make sound judgments based on scientific principles and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Comprehend and execute oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Possess thorough knowledge of scrub skills for all surgical specialties.

Mandatory call duties. Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Shift: Day. Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
United States of America (Non‑Exempt). Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital. Cost Center: 91 PCH Nursing Admin. Address: 122 12th Street, Princeton, West Virginia.

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.

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