What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist Intern position at Medical Center Health System?
Position Summary
The Surgical Technologist Intern assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients in the Surgical Service Areas. He/she functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons utilizing AORN standards of care.
Education
Intern must be attending a CAAHEP-accredited program for Surgical Technology and maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to qualify for internship.
Intern will work under the supervision of a graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology (according to Texas Surgical Technologist Law Sec 259.002)
Intern must be consistently work towards graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited program while employed with immediate notification of dismissal or withdrawal from the CAAHEP-accredited program.
Training And Experience
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
The Surgical Technologist Intern assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients in the Surgical Service Areas. He/she functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons utilizing AORN standards of care.
Education
Intern must be attending a CAAHEP-accredited program for Surgical Technology and maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to qualify for internship.
Training And Experience
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.