Surgical Technologist Intern- St. John OR

Westlake, OH, United States3w ago

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Key details

aseptic techniquepatient care

A Brief Overview

Surgical Technologist Intern supports operative teams by assisting with procedures where competency has been demonstrated.

What You Will Do

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain regain, and sustain optimal health status. Essential Duties include:
Provide patient care/function in primary scrub position in procedures that competency has been demonstrated.
Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition.
Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field medication.
Perform other duties which support the operative team, includes following patient care hand-off protocol.
Involved in learning and self-improvement.
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

A Brief Overview

Surgical Technologist Intern supports operative teams by assisting with procedures where competency has been demonstrated.

What You Will Do

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain regain, and sustain optimal health status. Essential Duties include:
Provide patient care/function in primary scrub position in procedures that competency has been demonstrated.
Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition.
Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field medication.
Perform other duties which support the operative team, includes following patient care hand-off protocol.
Involved in learning and self-improvement.
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Other Accredited Program: Enrollment in final year of a Surgical Technologist program (Required) or
Bachelor's Degree Completion of bachelor’s degree with current enrollment in an accredited medical school (Required)

Work Experience

Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation suture, and surgical procedures. (Required proficiency)
Good communication skills are essential. (Required proficiency)
Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands

Travel Requirements