About the role#
This externship provides students with hands-on experience in the Operating Room. You will work under the guidance of surgeons and staff members to support surgical procedures ranging from routine to complex. This is a part-time, paid position based on-site in Seneca, South Carolina.
What you'll do#
- Assist surgeons during procedures.
- Assess patient and surgeon needs using preference cards and manuals.
- Scrub in with supervision and build your skills in aseptic technique, draping, suture, and instrument care.
- Help develop OR nursing care plans alongside registered nurses and surgical technologists.
- Organize tasks and prioritize your workflow.
- Communicate changes in clinical situations to physicians or nurse managers.
- Maintain a professional demeanor throughout your rotation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited surgical technologist program.
- Completion of at least two quarters of clinical coursework.
- Valid BLS certification.
- Proficiency in surgical procedures and scrubbing practices appropriate for your current level of study.
Location & details#
- Location: Oconee Memorial Hospital, Seneca, South Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Day shift, part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Prisma Health
Prisma Health is a nonprofit health organization based in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 2017, it operates as the largest health system in the state. The organization serves more than 1.2 million patients every year. It maintains facilities across the Greenville and Columbia markets.
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