Surgical Tech Intern

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Port Washington, WA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Surgical Tech students! We are so excited for your surgical journey and would love Aurora Health Care to be a part of it. We offer surgical tech intern positions to students who are in progress with an accredited Surgical Tech program. One completed clinical rotation may be required for consideration. The Surgical Tech Intern position is one day per week. Day of the week and shift can be flexible based on the site. We also like to put emphasis on placing ST Interns at the site they would like to stay at as a Surgical Tech post-graduation. This posting is promoting opportunities for our locations in North and Central WI - Oshkosh, Two Rivers, Sheboygan, Grafton, Hartford and Summit. For more information and confirmation on which of these sites in North and Central WI are accepting ST Interns and timing, you can reach out to Barb Hamann, Recruiter, [email protected]. Some locations may conduct interviews but not consider hiring until late Fall or early spring depending on graduation/timing.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
• 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.
• Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job.

Nice To Haves

• One completed clinical rotation may be required for consideration.

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 (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the Surgeons' needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors, observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field).
• 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. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure.
• 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. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree