Surgical Tech Student Intern PRN

UHS • McAllen, TX

45d

About The Position

Performs the primary function of a surgical scrub technician in scrubbing, draping, gowning, and maintaining a sterile field for patients undergoing surgery. The scrub technician will gather all supplies and instrumentation needed for the designated operative procedure according to physician’s preference card and assure all equipment is functioning before its use. Responsible for instigating safety measures in areas of surgical counts, positioning, electrocautery, and medication administration needed to assure patient is free from harm postoperative. The scrub technician will routinely work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)

Requirements

• Student in the last year of a Surgical Technology Program that has demonstrated clinical competence in the scrub role.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.
• High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• Must be a student currently enrolled in a program for Operating Room Technicians
• Student in good academic standing that is enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Eligible for certification as an Operating Room Technician within six months of employment
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

Responsibilities

• Performs the primary function of a surgical scrub technician in scrubbing, draping, gowning, and maintaining a sterile field for patients undergoing surgery.
• Gather all supplies and instrumentation needed for the designated operative procedure according to physician’s preference card and assure all equipment is functioning before its use.
• Responsible for instigating safety measures in areas of surgical counts, positioning, electrocautery, and medication administration needed to assure patient is free from harm postoperative.
• Routinely work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees