SURGICAL TECH INTERN

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values;and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

The Surgical Tech Intern works under the direct supervision of a precepting Surgical Technologist. As an Intern, you will collaborate with the precepting Surgical Technologist to provide a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient and staff by working in accordance with the Aspirus standards of practice and by adhering to Aspirus policies, procedures, universal precautions, and sterile technique.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Students who are currently enrolled in a Surgical Technologist program.
• Surgical Tech Intern I - 1st year students
• Surgical Tech Intern II - 2nd year student
• Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
  
  

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Surgical Tech Intern I will work in Sterile Processing.
• Sterile Tech Intern II will work in the OR.
• Opportunities to enhance skills. • Increased understanding of processes.
• Paid position.
• Many students who are interns accept a technologist role before graduation.
  
  

HOURS: Flexible, occasional status; will work with student hours.

PAY RATE: Intern I: $16.00/Hour, Intern II: $17.00/Hour

QUESTIONS? Please contact Lindsay Jenson at lindsay.jenson@aspirus.org

Howard Young Medical Centeris an acute care facility located in Woodruff that provides a level of primary and specialty care not commonly found in a typical rural hospital. Built in 1977 the hospital traces its roots to the founding of Lakeland Memorial Hospital in the 1950s and provides care to residents across northern Wisconsin that includes Oneida, Vilas, and Iron counties.

Howard Young Medical Center offers the best in health care services, including advanced medical imaging, high-tech surgical services, comprehensive women's health services and a da Vinci Surgical System, all equipped with the latest technology, rivaling those of hospitals located in major cities. Our Clinic offers primary care services and access to visiting specialists from throughout the region.

About the Woodruff Community:
The Woodruff/Minocqua Area is Nature's Original Water Park™. We call it that because it's located in the middle of Northern Wisconsin's Lake Country. Here there are thousands of lakes, rivers, and streams that literally saturate the geography. Vacationers have long been visiting the Minocqua Area to enjoy all this water by boating, swimming,fishing, snowmobiling, hiking and biking trails, and more with no admission fees and year-round offerings.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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