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UHS · 2 months ago

Surgical Tech Student Intern PRN

MCALLEN, Texas

Internship

Onsite

Intern

UHS is a healthcare organization seeking a Surgical Tech Student Intern. The intern will perform the primary function of a surgical scrub technician, maintaining a sterile field and ensuring the proper functioning of equipment during surgical procedures.

Health CareHospitalMedicalPersonal Health

Responsibilities

Performs the primary function of a surgical scrub technician in scrubbing, draping, gowning, and maintaining a sterile field for patients undergoing surgery

The scrub technician will gather all supplies and instrumentation needed for the designated operative procedure according to physician’s preference card and assure all equipment is functioning before its use

Responsible for instigating safety measures in areas of surgical counts, positioning, electrocautery, and medication administration needed to assure patient is free from harm postoperative

The scrub technician will routinely work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status

Qualification

Surgical TechnologyBLS CertificationClinical CompetenceOperating Room TechnicianCompliance Adherence

Required

Student in the last year of a Surgical Technology Program that has demonstrated clinical competence in the scrub role

Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer

High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required

Must be a student currently enrolled in a program for Operating Room Technicians

Student in good academic standing that is enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program

Eligible for certification as an Operating Room Technician within six months of employment

Must have and maintain current BLS certification. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program