Surgical Technologist Intern

McLaren Health Care•Bay City, MI

About The Position

Acts as the primary scrub person who handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures. Supports surgical procedures as a third scrub and, after successful skills validation by a certified and licensed McLaren-Bay employee, may serve as first scrub in minor operating-room procedures. The intern develops knowledge through participation in surgical procedures and department in-services, assists with operating-room setup and cleanup, and follows established policies and standards for safety, patient privacy, emergency response, performance improvement, and age-specific care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Currently enrolled in an accredited CST program.
Program graduation pending within five months.
CPR issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Functions as a third scrub as assigned to support extremities, hold retractors, and sponge the operative area as needed.
Functions as first scrub in minor operating-room procedures after successful validation of skills by a certified and licensed McLaren-Bay employee. Procedures include, but are not limited to, D&Cs, hernias, arthroscopies, cystoscopies, and C-sections.
Expands knowledge through participation in various surgical procedures or attendance at department in-services as time permits.
Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly work environment while adhering to established policies.
Assists with operating-room setup and cleanup under the direction of McLaren-Bay staff.
Demonstrates organizational skills and appropriately prioritizes assigned work responsibilities.
Responds to real or simulated emergencies and disaster situations according to established policies.
Respects patients’ rights by providing privacy and confidentiality of information.
Participates in performance-improvement activities.
Provides for the age-specific needs of the population served according to department standards, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback.
Performs other related duties as required and directed.