Surgical Technologist Intern — OR Team Learning & Impact

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals seeks a Surgical Technologist Intern to support our Mather Operating Room team within UH Cleveland Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center. The 26-room OR performs a wide range of complex procedures around the clock.

As an intern, you will assist with operative procedures, help prepare instruments and supplies, and learn how to maintain PHI and adhere to UH policies while supporting the surgical team.

Qualifications

• Provides safe, efficient age-specific nursing care to patients and families.
• Assists with procedures in the primary scrub position when competency demonstrated.
• Ensures instruments and supplies are ready and functional.
• Assists with labeled medications on the sterile field.
• Supports the operative team and patient hand-off procedures.
• Engages in learning and self-improvement.
• Uses technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed therapies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with policies and standards.
• Abides by PHI requirements and training.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, efficient age-specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions.
• Provide patient care in the primary scrub position in procedures where 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.
• Perform other duties which support the operative team and patient hand-off protocol.
• Involved in learning and self-improvement.
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.

Job description

University Hospitals seeks a Surgical Technologist Intern to support our Mather Operating Room team within UH Cleveland Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center. The 26-room OR performs a wide range of complex procedures around the clock.

As an intern, you will assist with operative procedures, help prepare instruments and supplies, and learn how to maintain PHI and adhere to UH policies while supporting the surgical team.