Surgical Intern: OR Support & Skill-Building

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

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.