Surgical Services College Intern

About the role

Under continuous supervision, assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. Confirm and/or assemble sterile instruments for use correctly. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon. They assist in keeping accurate account of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges. They are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the sterile field.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Verifies items on the physician preference card. Accountable for supplies so that accurate patient charges are billed. (30%)*
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment, assembling of equipment, disposables as well as cleaning and sterilizing. Assures all equipment, supplies and instruments are assembled correctly and in working condition for the surgical procedure. (30%)*
• Maintains the sterile environments. Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique. (30%)*
• Sets up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner. Keeps accurate account of all medications, sponges, instruments and sharps on the sterile fields per policy. (10%)*

Other Duties And Responsibilities: Demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient. Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations. Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Certifications and Licensures: Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: AHA Essential: true

Required Education: Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Experience Education Specialization: Essential: true Education: College Student Equivalent Experience: Currently enrolled in a surgical technology program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP). Upon completion may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may receive a National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification. Certifications must be valid with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Education Specialization: SURGTECH Essential: true

Other Information Experience, Training And Skills: Manual dexterity and mechanical skills needed to properly use and hold surgical instruments. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to