Intern Surgical

CHI; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, NE invites you to join as an Intern in a hands-on surgical support role. You will assist with instruments, participate in procedures under supervision, and gain practical experience while developing professional skills.

The program seeks motivated students in Surgical Technology or Nursing, with CPR/BLS, and a commitment to learning and patient care. This internship offers exposure to daily clinical operations in a full-service medical center.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Surgical aptitude

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Second quarter Surgical Technology program

First semester RN program

Basic Life Support - CPR

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.

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