Operating Room Surgery Tech-Intern

Essential Functions: Procedure Preparation: Uses procedure preference lists Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures Maintains sterile set for operation(s) Surgeon Assistant: Assists surgeon(s) by performing supervised (R.N.) duties Primary scrub person Passing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy/procedure Assumes care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse Patient Advocate: Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field Communication/Record-Keeping: Restocks supplies Straightens operating room for next use Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned) Education: Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs Regulatory: Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent; required Completed 6 weeks of an accredited school of Surgical Technology with written recommendation from the Program Director; required Maintain an overall C or above scholastic average American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level; required Length of orientation/training depends on clinical experience Orientation will include a rotation in each of the surgical specialties Good written and verbal communication; required Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; required