Surgical Technician Intern - Periop - Hopewell - Full-time - Day

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs effectively as a student in an academy style classroom setting that includes both didactic training and hands-on experience within Perioperative services. Learns how to safely, efficiently work with surgeons and other health care practitioners providing patient care in all surgical specialty procedures. Learns instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. Gains the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care in the operating room setting. Expectation for intern program completion is 18 weeks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years related clinical, medical, healthcare environment experience.
Direct patient care experience preferred.
AHA BLS.
Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
Good interpersonal and communication skills, detail orientated and highly organized.
Proficient in English reading, writing and speaking skills.
Required to sit for NCCT Surgical Tech certification upon completion of didactic courses.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent listening skills.

Responsibilities

Completes ALL required assignments. This includes but is not limited to classwork, homework, and 18 weeks of on-line training through Medcerts.
Adheres to all class guidelines and policies.
Works well with others as part of a cohesive team.
Maintains professional appearance and attitude.
Proficiently performs all required skills.
Learns to understand and follow departmental policies, rules, and instructions in the operating room setting.
Learns to assist with pulling cases and checks case cart for completeness, obtains supplies and equipment and determines them to be in good working order before a case begins.
Learns to prepare the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments and sutures based on scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card.
Learns how to assist the circulating nurse with implementing a plan of care to include positioning, confirmation of operative site, care of specimens, and room turnover.
Works with Operating Room Aides\orderlies learning all surgical equipment including cauteries, OR tables, all operating room furniture, and surgical supplies
Understands surgical case cards and picking surgical cases.
Always communicates effectively and professionally.
Must pass the NCCT-TS-C test within two attempts. This allows the Surgical Technician Intern to advance to the Surgical Technician Resident position.