Surgical Technologist Intern- L & D unit

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a Surgical Technologist Intern for the L&D unit. The intern will provide patient care, assist with operative procedures, and ensure the proper functioning of medical instruments. Enrollment in a Surgical Technologist program is required, along with knowledge of asepsis and good communication skills. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. This internship is a great opportunity for practical experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in final year of a Surgical Technologist program is required.
• Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, and surgical procedures is necessary.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in primary scrub position during procedures.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
• Ensure appropriate instruments and supplies are available and in working condition.
• Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field.
• Support the operative team following patient care hand-off protocol.

Skills

Asepsis knowledge

Good communication skills

Technical equipment proficiency

Technical equipment use

Education

Enrollment in Surgical Technologist program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Technologist Intern- L & D unit (250002ES)

Surgical Technologist Intern- L & D unit - ( 250002ES )

What You Will Do

• Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain regain, and sustain optimal health status. Essential Duties include:
• Provide patient care/function in primary scrub position in procedures that competency has been demonstrated.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
• Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition.
• Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field medication.
• Perform other duties which support the operative team, includes following patient care hand-off protocol.
• Involved in learning and self-improvement.
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Enrollment in final year of a Surgical Technologist program (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation suture, and surgical procedures. (Required proficiency)
• Good communication skills are essential. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)