Tenet Healthcare · 2 months ago
Student Intern Surgical Tech
Brownsville, TX, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternTenet Healthcare is dedicated to providing quality, compassionate healthcare, and they are seeking a Surgical Tech Student Intern. This role allows Surgical Tech Students to practice in surgical areas under the supervision of a Certified Surgical Tech and a Registered Nurse, performing both direct and indirect patient care.
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Responsibilities
As directed by the Certified Surgical Tech, performs a variety of duties in the Operating Room and Sterile Processing to assist the Surgical Team
Provides competent assistance in caring for the safety and welfare of the patient in the operating room and for the efficient and prompt performance of assignments
Assists in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of an RN
Assists in preparing and setting up operating rooms
Assists surgical team during operative procedures
Assists in terminal cleaning of operating rooms between cases and after the last case each day
Assists with maintaining records, reports, and other documentation related to the work, including risk management and performance improvement reports
Seeks to improve quality of service by continuously developing individual and departmental competencies within the scope of practice
Hands instruments and supplies to the surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other technical tasks as directed by surgeon during the operation
Orders, stocks, and maintains supplies for the OR and C-section suites
Organizes in preparation for the end of the case and assists in clean up and turnover of rooms
Disposes of all sharps and biohazardous waste items appropriately
Handles specimens properly
Reports observations of changes in patient’s conditions and level of consciousness to an RN or LPN in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
Enrollment in an Accredited Program and must have completed the First Semester of their Surgical Technologist class in a certification program or degree program
AHA BLS
Preferred
Knowledge of hospital environment desired
Previous hospital and/or healthcare-related experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Company
Tenet Healthcare
Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2022-06-01Post Ipo Debt· $2B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Archie Drake
Chief Executive Officer
Beverly Maison
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Health Plans
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