Start Date: 

Open Until Filled. This is an internal position and is for internal candidates only.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Provide letter of intent
• Obtain Certificate of completion from a surgical tech. program, and pass NCCT Exam within two years of hire
• Conscientious in detail and grooming
• Must be able to lift, stand and stoop without physical restriction
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions
• Must be able to perform complex techniques and procedures under general supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Duties & 
Responsibilities: 

Job Summary

The Surgical Tech Intern will meet all educational requirements presented by the Education department, and/or Program Director. The intern will actively perform the job duties of a Central Sterile Tech, and gradually advance into the Surgical Tech role with the guidance of Program Instructors, and assigned Preceptor. Upon completion of the program, the intern will be eligible, and required to complete the NCCT Surgical Tech exam.

Duties

• Follows the provided weekly schedule
• Arrives promptly and participates in all scheduled lectures
• Complete workbook assignments
• Participates in all required “hands on “assigned activities which include;

Central Sterile:

• Remains current in decontamination sterilization, packaging, and distribution of instrumentation and supplies
• Operate the following equipment:
  • Ultrasonic washer/dryer
  • Washer/decontamination unit
  • Steam sterilizers: Hi-vac
  • Low temp sterilizer
  • Heat sealer
  • Instrument dryer
  • Any other specialty equipment
• Monitor efficiency of sterilizer and log
  • Perform biological testing
• Knowledge of and performance in cold sterilization
• Identification of surgical instrumentation by proper name and appropriate sterilization method
• Preparation of surgical goods and instrumentation for sterilization
• Maintains appropriate rotation of sterile supplies
• Appropriately identify each sterilizer load and maintain record of each
• Maintain a high standard of environmental cleanliness in the department
• Practice safe handling of patient care items that have been exposed to blood and/or body fluid
• Report broken or malfunctioning equipment to immediate supervisor
• Observe safe working habits
• Participate in in-service education and department meetings
• Abide by hospital policies and procedures
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Surgical Tech:

• Maintains clear and concise communication with assigned Preceptor and Operating Room staff
• Provides case studies and/or notes upon request
• Assist in picking cases
• Scrub procedure as assigned
• Assist in keeping overall operating room clean and tidy
• Make sure room is cleaned, straightened and stocked before going off duty
• Help in rooms by opening cases or helping with stocking
• Knowledge and proper use of:
  • Time Clock
  • Operating Room equipment
  • Emergency routines
• Check assignment board daily for notices and schedule changes
• Keep abreast of new techniques and procedures
• Understand and perform standardization of set-ups
• Economical use of supplies
• Handling and care of surgical instruments
• Knowledge of fire and disaster procedure
• Knowledge of cardiac arrest procedures
• Location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers and fire hoses
• Preparation of cases for following day

Functional Demands/ Lifting Requirements

Very Heavy- is considered generally lifting objects in excess of 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 lbs. or more.

Available Shifts:

Full-Time Variable

09/10/2025

Contact Phone: 

530.712.2137

Contact Email: 

hrrecruiting@orohosp.com