Intern Surgical

CommonSpirit Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, Nebraska is offering an internship as a Surgical Technician. You will support daily operations, assist with projects, research, and learn skills relevant to the field while gaining hands-on experience under supervision.

The role emphasizes eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and proactive attitude to support both professional growth and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED at hire.
• Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program is required or ongoing.
• First or early phase of nursing studies acceptable for this internship.

Responsibilities

• With minimal assistance, plan for and prepare instruments, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in care and use of instruments and supplies used in surgery.
• Assist in circulating duties with a registered nurse.
• Perform surgical technician duties under supervision; may scrub minor to major cases under supervision.
• Assist with prepping patient for procedures as directed.
• Assist in positioning and draping the patient for surgery.

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Complete second quarter as a student in an accredited Surgical Technology program

First semester of accredited registered nursing program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Intern, you will provide essential support and contribute fresh perspectives to our team, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and professional development within your chosen field.

Every day you will expertly assist with projects, conduct research, learn new skills, and meticulously support daily operations, applying academic knowledge in a real-world professional setting.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and a proactive, inquisitive demeanor, contributing to both your professional growth and our organizational goals.

• With minimal assistance, plans for and prepares necessary instruments, supplies and equipment required for surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill in the care and use of instruments, supplies and equipment used to assist the physician in performing most surgical procedures.
• Assists in circulating duties with a registered nurse.
• Responsible for surgical technician duties under the direct supervision of the certified surgical technician or registered nurse. May first scrub minor cases, second scrub major cases, or first scrub major cases with certified surgical technician direct supervision. This position will never scrub alone.
• Assists with prepping patient for procedure as directed.
• Assists in positioning and draping the patient.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire or
• Other Complete second quarter as a student in an accredited Surgical Technology program, upon hire or
• Other first semester of accredited registered nursing program., upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Elizabeth, founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889, is a full-service, 260-bed, nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln, Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care, women's health, burn and wound, cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, orthopedics and neuroscience.

Pay Range

$18.96 - $26.78 /hour