Surgical Technologist Intern

Baystate Health - Springfield, MA

Part-time - Intern

Springfield, MA

Hospitals

About the position

The Surgical Technologist Intern position at Baystate Health is designed for senior year students in a Surgical Technology program. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, the intern will assist in the safe and effective conduct of surgical procedures, gaining hands-on experience in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes the importance of aseptic techniques, patient care, and the ability to anticipate the needs of surgeons during operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety in the operation, management, inspection of designated equipment and instruments according to manufacturer's guidelines and established policy and procedure.
• Participates as part of the operating team requiring knowledge of the patient's history, allergies, and intra-operative care plan.
• Gains awareness in the use of pharmacological agents dispensed to the sterile field with the ability to recognize mixtures, doses and labels in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patient safety and aseptic technique in surgical care performance.
• Accurately completes any required documentation of tasks specific to and within the surgical technologist scope of practice.
• Meets the requirements of the designated clinical skills for a Surgical Technologist Trainee/Intern to enable certification and promotion.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge in sharps safety initiatives.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in intra-operative temperature regulation measures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specimen handling and labeling.
• Demonstrates good knowledge and communication of medical terminology.
• Prepare the operating room for upcoming surgeries.
• Sterilize equipment and stock up any necessary supplies.
• Prepare patients for their procedures.
• Sterilize equipment and hands surgeons instruments upon their request.

Requirements

• Surgical Technologist Intern-Senior year student.
• Program accredited by Committee on Allied Health Education Association.
• Must obtain surgical technologist certification within 6 months of graduation.
• Possesses knowledge in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting.
• Exposure to a variety of surgical procedures and techniques.
• Mentorship from experienced surgical staff.