Surgical Technologist Internship

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

Crouse’s Surgical Suite/OR team is hiring a Surgical Technologist Internship to introduce the student Surgical Technologist (ST) to the role of ST and introduce them to their role in overall patient care. Pay Range: $19.89 - $33.03/hour

Available Schedule(s): per diem

Surgical Technologist Internship Responsibilities:

• Perform surgical scrub, gown, and glove using proper aseptic technique under supervision of CST or RN circulator.

• Observe and participate in proper operating room set-up for surgical procedures under direct supervision of CST and RN circulator.

• Assist in setting up and maintaining sterile field according to current surgical standards prior to and during the surgical procedure under direct supervision of CST and RN circulator.

• Paired with CST and gain experience scrubbing surgical procedures under direct supervision of CST.

• Observe and perform proper sponge, needle, and instrument counts per policy under direct supervision of CST and RN circulator.

• Participate in “Time-Out” verifying surgical procedure and site including laterality with team members before handing scalpel for incision under direct supervision of CST and RN circulator.

• Properly label medications and receives them in an aseptic fashion.

• Confirm all specimens with surgeon, passes off using aseptic technique to RN circulator with proper label confirmed.

• Learn to routinely check instruments for proper functioning and care.

• Participate as a second scrub holding retractors during surgical procedures.

• Assist with room turnovers and cleaning of surgical instruments and equipment.

Surgical Technologist Internship Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Current Surgical Technology student in an accredited program, all prerequisites completed, and have successfully completed Introduction and Principles of Surgical Technology.

• Must be eligible for clinical rotations in their surgical technology program

• Letter from the Surgical Technology program director stating student is in good standing in the program.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits Overview:

• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.

• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.

• YMCA Subsidy program.