Surgical Technician Intern

Organization:

SOPS-Sutter Outpatient Services - Valley

Position Overview:

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. This is considered an entry-level position.

Job Description:

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.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $28.20 to $28.20 / hour

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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