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MyMichigan Health · 1 month ago

Surgical Services College Intern

Saginaw, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization, and they are seeking a Surgical Services College Intern to assist in surgical procedures. The intern will be responsible for ensuring that all supplies and equipment are available and in working condition, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting the surgical team as needed.

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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

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

Maintains the sterile environments. Monitors the sterile field and recognizes breaks in technique

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

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

Qualification

Basic Life Support (BLS)Surgical Technology ProgramManual DexterityMechanical SkillsMicrosoft WindowsInterpersonal Skills

Required

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)

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support

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 communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner

Demonstrates competency in Microsoft Windows

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s)

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time

May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material

Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling

May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs