Surgery - Student Extern

Location: Harlingen, TX, United States Department: Miscellaneous

The Surgical Student Extern provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients along the continuum of the age spectrum facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.  Follows established practices and standards.  Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Valley Baptist Health System.  Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Escorts or transports patients which may require applying appropriate transfer techniques

Sets  up  the  operating  room  with  supplies  and  equipment  according  to  the  requirements  of  the scheduled case and maintains physician’s preference card

Promotes and maintains a sterile environment in all job assignments

Performs scrubbing circulating duties as directed

Performs  assigned  operating  room  cleanup  tasks  including  disposal,  cleaning,  inventory  and restocking of supplies and equipment

Assists  in  the  performance  of  more  complicated  treatments,  diagnostic  procedures  and  physical examinations as per instructions from registered nurse with documented competency

Assists other members of the perioperative team in providing care throughout the continuum of the perioperative experience

Performs various clerical functions in support of department operations

Participates in department meetings, in-services

Serves as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”

MINIMUM EDUCATION:  High school diploma or GED.  Currently enrolled in an approved Surgical Tech degree program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  Successfully completed a basic clinical skills lab.  Skills checklist may be used to validate experience.

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):   BLS certification–Obtained through approved American Heart Association.

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