Position Summary:

The Surgical Technologist Intern assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients in the Surgical Service Areas. He/she functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons utilizing AORN standards of care.

Education:

• Intern must be attending a CAAHEP-accredited program for Surgical Technology and maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to qualify for internship.

• Intern will work under the supervision of a graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology (according to Texas Surgical Technologist Law Sec 259.002)

• Intern must be consistently work towards graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited program while employed with immediate notification of dismissal or withdrawal from the CAAHEP-accredited program.

  Training and Experience:

• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.