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Advocate Aurora Health · 1 month ago

Surgical Technologist Intern

Aurora BayCare Medical Center - 2845 Greenbrier Rd

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18.50/hr - $27.75/hr

0+ years exp

Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. They are seeking Surgical Technologist Interns who are currently enrolled in an accredited program and are looking for hands-on experience in the operating room under supervision.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Under the observation of the surgical tech, OR Nurse or Surgeon performs a variety of preparatory, scrubbing and related services necessary to provide patient service in the operating room. Assists with surgical cases in all specialty areas

Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the Surgeons' needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors, observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field)

Acts as a scrub assistant for surgical procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures

Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure

Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems

Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies

Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair

Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Qualification

Aseptic surgical techniquesOperating room equipmentBasic Life Support (BLS)Customer service skillsBasic computer proficiency

Required

Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures

Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency

Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist

Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head

Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance

Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force

Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present

Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines

Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids