Surgical Tech Intern

Surgical Tech students! We offer surgical tech intern positions to students who are in progress with an accredited Surgical Tech program. The Surgical Tech Intern position is one day per week. Day/shift can be flexible based on the site. This posting is promoting opportunities for locations in North and Central WI - Green Bay, Oshkosh, Two Rivers, Sheboygan, Grafton, Hartford and Summit.

Responsibilities

Under the observation of the surgical tech, OR Nurse or Surgeon performs a variety of preparatory, scrubbing and related services necessary to provide patient service in the operating room; Assists with surgical cases in all specialty areas; Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care; Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures; Acts as a scrub assistant for surgical procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures; Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room; Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems; Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies; Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability; Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required; No experience required; One completed clinical rotation may be required for consideration; Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures; Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room; Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; Basic computer proficiency; Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Must have functional sight and hearing; Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift