Surgical Technologist Intern- Mather OR

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Surgical Technologist Intern supports operative teams by assisting with procedures for which competency has been demonstrated. The role provides patient care and technical assistance in operative procedures, helps ensure instruments and supplies are available and functioning properly, and supports safe patient handoffs. The intern is expected to participate in learning and self-improvement and use technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.

The position is based in Mather Operative Services, a 26-room operating room within UH Cleveland Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center. The department provides procedures in cardiac, thoracic, transplant, neuro, general, surgical oncology, vascular, robotics, ENT, oral, plastics, spine, and orthopedic trauma specialties.

The role must comply with applicable policies and standards, including requirements for protecting patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

• Enrollment in the final year of a Surgical Technologist program.
• Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture, and surgical procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and function in the primary scrub position for procedures where competency has been demonstrated.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
• Ensure appropriate instruments and supplies are present and in proper working condition.
• Provide medications on the sterile field with correct labels and doses.
• Perform duties that support the operative team, including following patient care handoff protocol.
• Participate in learning and self-improvement.
• Use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards, including requirements for securely maintaining Protected Health Information (PHI).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed