Surgical Tech Clinical Intern Job at ScionHealth, Columbus, GA

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  • ScionHealth
  • Columbus, GA

Job Description




At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist – Clinical Intern provides support to the surgical team by performing technical duties and assisting with surgical procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse or certified surgical technologist. The intern is primarily assigned to the scrub role and assists anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and surgeons during operative cases. This is a temporary training role intended for individuals currently enrolled in an accredited surgical technology program.

Essential Functions

  • Assist in preparing the surgical suite with appropriate drapes, solutions, instruments, and supplies.
  • Support surgical team by transporting, positioning, and draping patients under supervision.
  • Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Maintain count and location of instruments, sponges, and sharps throughout procedures.
  • Receive, label, and process surgical specimens for delivery to laboratory.
  • Assemble and troubleshoot surgical equipment as required for specific procedures.
  • Operate electrosurgical, video, laser, and diagnostic equipment as trained and appropriate.
  • Adhere to sterile technique and infection control standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Basic understanding of surgical instruments and aseptic technique.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
  • Dependability and teamwork mindset required.
  • Constant bending/stooping, frequent kneeling, reaching, and walking.
  • Frequent lifting or moving of patients and equipment up to 75 lbs.
  • Frequent repetitive hand and foot movements; prolonged standing.
  • Constant visual acuity and hearing required for procedure monitoring.
  • Clinical operating room environment.
  • Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable diseases.
  • Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases, latex, and fumes. 
Qualifications

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program and have successfully completed an introductory course such as Introduction to the Operating Room or its equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy.

Experience

  • No prior experience required.
  • This is a clinical internship intended for students in training. 

Job Tags

Temporary work, Internship,

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