Surgical Technologist Intern

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Surgical Tech to serve as the primary scrub during operations at the McLaren-Bay facility. The position is part-time with shifts listed as 06:48am - 03:18pm, reflecting a consistent daily schedule.

You will manage instruments, supplies and equipment, assist with OR setup and cleanup, and support safe patient care across adult to geriatric populations. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be currently enrolled in an accredited CST

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited CST program.
• Graduation from CST program expected within five months.
• CPR certification from AHA or Red Cross required.

Responsibilities

• Functions as primary scrub during surgical procedures.
• Assist with instrument handling, supplies, and equipment.
• Support OR setup and cleanup under McLaren-Bay supervision.
• Maintain a safe, orderly work environment and respect patient privacy.
• Respond to emergencies per hospital policy.
• Provide age-appropriate care from newborn to geriatric patients.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CST program enrollment

CPR certification

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

Position Summary:
Acts as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Functions as a third scrub as assigned to support extremities, hold retractors, and sponge the operative area as needed.
2. Functions as first scrub in minor OR procedures after successful validation of skills by a certified and licensed McLaren-Bay employee. Procedures include, but not limited to, D&C’s, hernias, arthroscopics, cystos, and C-sections.
3. Assumes responsibility for expanding knowledge base through participation in various surgical procedures or attending department in-services as time permits.
4. Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly work environment, adhering to established policies.
5. Assists with OR set-up and clean-up activities under the direction of McLaren-Bay staff.
6. Demonstrates organizational skills and appropriately prioritizes assigned work responsibilities.
7. Responds to real or simulated emergencies and disaster situations according to established policies.
8. Respects patient’s rights by providing privacy and confidentiality of information.
9. Participates in performance improvement activities.
10. Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback.
( ) Newborn - Birth to discharge from McLaren-Bay
(x) Infant - Any child up to one year
(x) Pediatric - One year to 12 years
(x) Adolescence - 13 - 17 years
(x) Adult - 18-64 years
(x) Geriatric - 65 years and older
11. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:
Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in an accredited CST program
• Graduation from program pending in five (5) months
• CPR issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Position Specific Expectations:
1. Personal contact with various Medical Center employees.
2. Must be physically capable of performing Job Responsibilities with or without accommodation.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26010618
• Daily Work Times: 06:48am - 03:18pm
• On Call: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.