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Surgical Technologist Intern- L & D unit

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University Hospitals

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Sustainability
    Healthcare
  • Cleveland

AI generated summary

  • You must be in your final year of a Surgical Technologist program, know asepsis and surgical procedures, communicate well, lift 50 lbs, and obtain BLS within 90 days.
  • You will assist in surgical procedures, ensure all instruments are ready, manage medications, support the operative team, and maintain patient confidentiality while focusing on continuous learning.

Requirements

  • Enrollment in final year of a Surgical Technologist program (Required)
  • Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation suture, and surgical procedures. (Required proficiency)
  • Good communication skills are essential. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies (Required proficiency)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
  • Travel Requirements 10%

Responsibilities

  • Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain regain, and sustain optimal health status. Essential Duties include:
  • Provide patient care/function in primary scrub position in procedures that competency has been demonstrated.
  • Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
  • Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition.
  • Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field medication.
  • Perform other duties which support the operative team, includes following patient care hand-off protocol.
  • Involved in learning and self-improvement.
  • Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
  • Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Surgical Technologist Intern in the L & D unit?

The primary responsibility of a Surgical Technologist Intern is to provide safe and efficient age-specific nursing care to patients and families, assist in operative procedures, and support the operative team.

What level of education is required for this internship?

Enrollment in the final year of a Surgical Technologist program is required for this internship.

Is Basic Life Support (BLS) certification necessary for this position?

Yes, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of starting the internship.

What skills are essential for a Surgical Technologist Intern?

Essential skills include a thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, surgical procedures, good communication skills, and the ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs.

What are the physical demands of this role?

The physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs, as well as other physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Is the role primarily focused on patient interaction?

While the role involves some patient interaction, it primarily focuses on technical responsibilities during operative procedures and supporting the surgical team.

Are there any travel requirements for this position?

Yes, there is a travel requirement of approximately 10%.

Will I be involved in learning and self-improvement during this internship?

Yes, involvement in learning and self-improvement is an essential part of this internship.

Are there any additional duties outside of the core responsibilities?

Yes, you may be required to perform additional duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

How does this role support the maintenance of Protected Health Information (PHI)?

The role requires adherence to all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients, including annual training and compliance with the UH Code of Conduct and policies.

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Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.