About the role#
The Student Surgical Technologist role provides support within the operating room at Memorial Medical Center. Working under the supervision of a registered nurse and a Certified Surgical Technologist, you will assist in delivering patient care and ensuring the surgical environment is prepared and maintained.
What you'll do#
- Prepare the surgical suite and plan for upcoming procedures.
- Assist the surgical team with scrub duties, including acting as a second scrub or direct assistant to the physician.
- Create and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures.
- Provide necessary equipment and supplies based on specific patient needs.
- Perform counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and supplies according to facility protocols.
- Monitor the surgical environment and participate in room cleanup and instrument sterilization.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a state-approved Surgical Technologist program.
- Completion of at least two semesters of a clinical course of study.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of growth and development to provide age-appropriate patient care.
Location & details#
- Location: Jasper, Indiana
- Modality: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid internship
