About the role#
As a Surgical Intern at CHI Health St. Elizabeth, you will gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting. You will support the surgical team by preparing equipment and assisting with patient care during procedures. This role provides an opportunity to apply your academic training in a professional environment under the guidance of experienced staff.
What you'll do#
- Plan for and prepare the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
- Demonstrate technical skill in the handling and care of surgical tools.
- Assist a registered nurse with circulating duties.
- Perform surgical technician tasks under direct supervision.
- First scrub minor cases and second scrub major cases.
- First scrub major cases while under the direct supervision of a certified surgical technician.
- Help prep patients for procedures.
- Assist with positioning and draping patients.
What you'll need#
- A High School diploma or GED.
- Completion of at least the second quarter of an accredited Surgical Technology program OR the first semester of an accredited registered nursing program.
- Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Location & details#
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: PRN.
- Compensation: 18.96 to 26.78 dollars per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About CommonSpirit Health
CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic healthcare organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2019, the company operates across 24 states through a network of 138 hospital-based locations and over 2,300 clinics. It provides integrated health services including home-based care and virtual offerings. The organization employs more than 160,000 people and manages over 20 million patient encounters each year.
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