Surgical Services College Intern

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under continuous supervision, this role assures all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. The intern will confirm and/or assemble sterile instruments for use correctly, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and assist in keeping an accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges. They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.

Requirements

BLS: Basic Life Support (Within 1 month of hire or transfer)
High School Diploma or GED
Currently enrolled in a surgical technology program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP).
Manual dexterity and mechanical skills needed to properly use and hold surgical instruments.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.

Nice To Haves

Upon completion of program may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may receive a National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification.
Certifications must be valid with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
Verifies items on the physician preference card.
Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed.
Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables as well as cleaning and sterilizing.
Assures all equipment, supplies and instruments are assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure.
Maintains the sterile environments.
Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique.
Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner.
Keeps accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments and sharps on the sterile fields per policy.
Demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.
Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
Other duties as assigned.