Surgical Technician Intern-Surgery

Meadville Medical Center • Meadville, PA

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About The Position

JOB DUTIES Ability to assist with operative policies and procedures following AORN and Meadville Medical Center guidelines. Lift and transport patients, provide proper positioning for patients. Provide treatment and to maintain patient comfort and safety.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Must be open to extensive training over a six-month period to become competent as a Surgical Scrub Tech.
• Must be open to corrective criticism and have the ability to retain and return demonstrate proper surgical table set ups.
• Effective note taking is required.
• Communication skills necessary to effectively: Provide instruction to staff, patient and/or significant other. Provide explanation to staff, patient and/or significant other. Communicates with other members of health team in a calm professional manner.
• Computer usage.
• Physical requirements for above: talking, telephone usage and hearing.
• Ability to concentrate and prioritize, plan and perform professional care to resolve patient care problems and interact with patients, families, surgical staff and other team members.
• Able to share with nursing team plans necessary to develop and implement a plan of care for the patient’s well-being.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operative policies and procedures following AORN and Meadville Medical Center guidelines.
• Lift and transport patients
• Provide proper positioning for patients.
• Provide treatment and to maintain patient comfort and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees