Surgical Technologist Intern: OR Training & Practice

University Hospitals; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Westlake, OH is seeking a Surgical Technologist Intern for St. John OR to support operative teams during procedures. The role emphasizes asepsis, instrumentation handling, and assisting with sterile field activities.

The candidate must be enrolled in the final year of a Surgical Technologist program or hold a bachelor’s degree with current enrollment in an accredited medical school. Travel up to 10% is possible, and BLS certification is required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in final year of a Surgical Technologist program.
• Bachelor’s degree with current enrollment in an accredited medical school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.
• Thorough knowledge of asepsis and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in primary scrub role in procedures where competency is demonstrated.
• Support operative teams with technical responsibilities and equipment readiness.
• Ensure instruments and supplies are present and functioning on the sterile field.
• Label and supply medications on the sterile field as required.
• Follow patient care hand-off protocols and protect PHI at all times.

Skills

Asepsis knowledge

Instrumentation

Suture procedures

Communication skills

OR procedures

Technical proficiency

Education

Final year Surgical Technologist program enrollment

Bachelor’s degree with current enrollment in medical school

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

University Hospitals in Westlake, OH is seeking a Surgical Technologist Intern for St. John OR to support operative teams during procedures. The role emphasizes asepsis, instrumentation handling, and assisting with sterile field activities.

The candidate must be enrolled in the final year of a Surgical Technologist program or hold a bachelor’s degree with current enrollment in an accredited medical school. Travel up to 10% is possible, and BLS certification is required within 90 days.