Operating Room Surgery Tech-Intern

Essential Functions

• Procedure Preparation: Uses procedure preference lists. Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Maintains sterile set for operation(s).
• Surgeon Assistant: Assists surgeon(s) by performing supervised (R.N.) duties. Primary scrub person. Passing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings. Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy/procedure. Assumes care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse.
• Patient Advocate: Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field. Communication/Record-Keeping: Restocks supplies. Straightens operating room for next use. Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned).

Education

• Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs.
• Regulatory: Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines. Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; required.
• Completed 6 weeks of an accredited school of Surgical Technology with written recommendation from the Program Director; required.
• Maintain an overall C or above scholastic average.
• American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level; required.

Orientation/Training

Length of orientation/training depends on clinical experience. Orientation will include a rotation in each of the surgical specialties.