About the role#
University Hospitals is hiring a Surgical Technologist Intern for the MOSC Operative Services. This role supports the surgical team within a 6-room operating suite at the UH Cleveland Medical Center. You will assist in procedures where you have demonstrated competency and help maintain a safe environment for patients. This is a paid, per diem internship.
What you'll do#
- Provide safe, age-specific care to patients and their families.
- Function in the primary scrub position for procedures where you have shown competency.
- Assist with technical tasks during assigned surgeries.
- Ensure all necessary instruments and supplies are ready and in working order.
- Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field.
- Follow established patient care hand-off protocols.
- Maintain the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) according to hospital policy.
- Use various technical equipment to meet patient needs and medical therapy requirements.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in the final year of a Surgical Technologist program.
- Knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, sutures, and surgical procedures.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to operate technical equipment for patient care.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, which must be obtained within 90 days of starting.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment type: Part-time, per diem.
About University Hospitals
University Hospitals is a nonprofit health system based in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1866, the organization operates a network of 23 hospitals and over 250 health centers and physician offices across 16 counties. It employs more than 30,000 people and maintains an affiliation with the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The system provides clinical care and research across numerous specialties including oncology, cardiology, and pediatrics.
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