Surgical Technology Intern
About the role
The Surgical Technology Internship is a 17-week paid program for surgical technology (ST) students, entering their last semester of school, to work one-on-one with experienced STs in our system of hospitals and learn from Cleveland Clinic surgical educators and fellow interns in a classroom setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic surgical patient care activities under the supervision of a Surgical Technologist such as prepping, draping, setting up a sterile field, maintaining aseptic technique, managing specimens, pulling cases, and advocating for patients
- Time management skills with room turnover, setting up rooms for the next day, and stocking supplies to meet the needs of the day
- Thrives in a team environment
- Adaptable, flexible, and a quick learner
- Performs well under pressure
- Demonstrates a positive, concerned, and sensitive response in the workplace
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an accredited surgical technology program and entering the last semester of the ST program (please include expected graduation date on your resume)
- Must hold (or be willing to obtain before start date) a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
- Current enrollment in an accredited surgical technology program and entering the last semester of the ST program (please include expected graduation date on your resume)
- Must hold (or be willing to obtain before start date) a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Skills
None specifically mentioned in the job posting.
Benefits
Enhanced experience days for Surgical Technology students in their last semester of an accredited surgical tech program.
Pay
Pay Range Minimum hourly: $20.00 Maximum hourly: $20.00
Schedule
Hours vary based on school schedule.
Physical Requirements
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing > than 75 pounds periodically.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours.
Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Personal Protective Equipment
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.