About the role#
The Surgical Technologist Intern role provides support to the surgical team at St. Francis Hospital. You will perform technical duties and assist with procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse or a certified surgical technologist. This is a temporary training position for individuals currently enrolled in an accredited surgical technology program.
What you'll do#
- Prepare the surgical suite with necessary drapes, solutions, instruments, and supplies.
- Transport, position, and drape patients under supervision.
- Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Track the count and location of instruments, sponges, and sharps.
- Receive, label, and process surgical specimens for the laboratory.
- Assemble and troubleshoot surgical equipment.
- Operate electrosurgical, video, laser, and diagnostic equipment as trained.
- Adhere to sterile technique and infection control standards.
- Assist anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and surgeons during operative cases.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent, or a demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.
- Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program with the first semester completed, or a postsecondary certificate or diploma.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, to be obtained within the time frame required by facility policy.
- A basic understanding of surgical instruments and aseptic technique.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.
- Dependability and a teamwork mindset.
- No prior experience is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Georgia.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- This role is paid and does not offer sponsorship.
About Kindred
Kindred operates a network of long-term acute care hospitals and community-based short-term acute care hospital campuses. The organization provides medical and rehabilitative care services. It maintains 61 long-term acute care hospitals across the United States. The company is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Following its acquisition, its facilities now operate under LifePoint Health or ScionHealth.
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