Surgical Tech Intern

Advocate Aurora Health • Oconomowoc, WI

309d • $18 - $18

About The Position

Surgical Tech students! We are so excited for your surgical journey and would love Aurora Health Care-Summit to be a part of it. We offer surgical tech intern positions for students in their last semester of their Surgical Tech program. This posing is for students graduating Fall 2025. Consider putting your academics to practice, one day a week.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
• Must have completed the first and second cohort of the Surgical Technology program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Under the observation of the surgical tech, OR Nurse or Surgeon performs a variety of preparatory, scrubbing and related services necessary to provide patient service in the operating room.
• Assists with surgical cases in all specialty areas.
• Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care.
• Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Acts as a scrub assistant for surgical procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures.
• Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room.
• Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
• Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies.
• Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree