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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:
40Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.Cost Center:
72 WH Nursing Operating RoomAddress:
1 Medical Park DriveWheelingWest VirginiaEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)