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Sutter Health

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Sacramento

AI generated summary

  • You need a HS diploma/GED, completion of an OR Surgical Technician course, BLS certification, and entry-level knowledge of surgical instruments and sterile processing. Computer skills are essential.
  • You will assist the surgical team, prepare and manage sterile setups, pass instruments during procedures, and help with patient care and operating room cleanliness.

Requirements

  • EDUCATION:
  • HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Graduate of approved course for OR Surgical Technicians or equivalent training
  • CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Technical training to include aseptic technique and sterile processing preferred.
  • Entry level knowledge of instrumentation and equipment for multiple specialties.
  • Entry level knowledge regarding sterile processing requirements.
  • An understanding of infection control processes required.
  • Ability to communicate well with other healthcare professionals as well as with lay persons required.
  • Ability to operate and trouble-shoot surgical equipment required.
  • Must be able to operate C/S equipment: ultrasonic, washer decontaminators, autoclaves, and other sterilizing equipment.
  • Computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
  • Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for surgery, and passes items as needed to the operating team.
  • Assists in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the operating room.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Surgical Technician Intern.

What is the primary responsibility of a Surgical Technician Intern?

The primary responsibility is to assist the surgical team during operative procedures, which includes arranging and inventorying sterile set-ups for surgery, passing items to the operating team, and assisting in preparing and moving patients.

What educational background is required for this position?

A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required, along with graduation from an approved course for OR Surgical Technicians or equivalent training.

Are there any certification requirements for this job?

Yes, a BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification is required.

What skills are preferred for this position?

Preferred skills include technical training in aseptic technique and sterile processing, entry-level knowledge of instrumentation and equipment for multiple specialties, and an understanding of infection control processes.

What are the work hours for this position?

The position typically works days, with a schedule of Per Diem/Casual, consisting of 8-hour shifts from Monday to Friday on a variable basis.

Is weekend work required for this position?

No, there are no weekend requirements for this position.

Are benefits offered for this role?

No, there are no benefits offered for this role as it is a Per Diem/Casual position.

What is the pay range for the Surgical Technician Intern position?

The pay range is $28.20 per hour.

Is this position part of a union?

No, this position is not part of a union.

How many openings are available for this position?

There is 1 opening available for this position.

Is Sutter Health an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans).

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Sutter Health

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

An integrated network delivering accessible, high-quality, and life-saving healthcare when people need it most. Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit healthcare systems, which includes award-winning physician organizations, acute care hospitals, surgery centers, medical research facilities and specialty services. Our team of 68,000 doctors, employees and volunteers proudly cares for Northern California. Our facilities and care centers are located in large, urban cities and small, rural communities, from the Pacific Coast to the San Joaquin Valley. You’ll find us in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Yosemite and the coastal redwoods. We even have an affiliate in Hawaii. Join us and be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to putting patients’ needs first and achieving the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.