PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – With demand for surgical support staff on the rise, WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) is launching a new Scrub Tech training program to help licensed practical nurses (LPNs) advance their careers and fill critical roles in the operating room.
In partnership with MedCerts, a nationally recognized online healthcare training provider, the hospital will offer a formal training pathway for LPNs to become certified scrub techs—also known as surgical technologists. The program will include 18 weeks of online instruction followed by a local clinical experience at PCH, allowing participants to study and gain hands-on experience without relocating.
Scrub techs are vital members of the surgical team. They prepare the operating room, maintain a sterile environment, and assist the surgeon by passing instruments, holding tissues, and managing equipment during the surgery. Their expertise helps ensure patient safety and successful outcomes.
“Our region has a strong base of talented LPNs, and this is a great opportunity for them to step into a higher-skill, higher-wage role while staying in the community,” said Tim Anderson, vice president of Patient Care Services. “We’re taking a proactive approach to workforce development and invest in growing our own.”
Program Highlights:
- Target Participants: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia, within 30 minutes of the hospital.
- Cost: Training fully funded by the hospital in exchange for a two-year employment commitment.
- Application Deadline: Now accepting applications for up to three positions.
PCH will work with the West Virginia and Virginia Boards of Nursing to ensure all clinical requirements are met.
For more information or to apply, contact Janet Horn, senior recruiter, at 304-487-7000 or janet.horn@wvumedicine.org.
