Surgical Technologist Intern

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Bay City, MI, seeks a part-time Scrub Tech to serve as the primary scrub during procedures and assist with instruments, supplies, and equipment.

The role includes assisting in minor operations, maintaining a safe workspace, OR setup/cleanup, and ongoing department in-services. CPR and CST education are required. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited CST program with graduation in five months.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Functions as the third scrub to support extremities and sponge the operative area.
• Functions as first scrub in minor procedures after validation.
• Maintains a safe, orderly work environment and follows established policies.
• Assists with OR set-up and clean-up activities under supervision.
• Responds to real or simulated emergencies per policy and procedures.
• Respects patient privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Provides age-specific patient care per department standards.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Education

CST program enrollment

Graduation pending in 5 months

CPR certification (AHA/Red Cross)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

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

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Functions as a third scrub as assigned to support extremities, hold retractors, and sponge the operative area as needed.
• 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.
• Assumes responsibility for expanding knowledge base through participation in various surgical procedures or attending department in-services as time permits.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly work environment, adhering to established policies.
• Assists with OR set-up and clean-up activities under the direction of McLaren-Bay staff.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and appropriately prioritizes assigned work responsibilities.
• Responds to real or simulated emergencies and disaster situations according to established policies.
• Respects patient’s rights by providing privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• 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
• Infant - Any child up to one year
• Pediatric - One year to 12 years
• Adolescence - 13 - 17 years
• Adult - 18-64 years
• Geriatric - 65 years and older

• 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

Preferred:

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Position Specific Expectations

• Personal contact with various Medical Center employees.
• Must be physically capable of performing Job Responsibilities with or without accommodation.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Daily Work Times: 06:48am - 03:18pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 64
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No