Surgical Tech Clinical Intern, Columbus

Description Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare , a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News&World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community. Job Summary The Surgical Technologist – Clinical Intern provides support to the surgical team by performing technical duties and assisting with surgical procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse or certified surgical technologist. The intern is primarily assigned to the scrub role and assists anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and surgeons during operative cases. This is a temporary training role intended for individuals currently enrolled in an accredited surgical technology program. Essential Functions Assist in preparing the surgical suite with appropriate drapes, solutions, instruments, and supplies. Support surgical team by transporting, positioning, and draping patients under supervision. Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Maintain count and location of instruments, sponges, and sharps throughout procedures. Receive, label, and process surgical specimens for delivery to laboratory. Assemble and troubleshoot surgical equipment as required for specific procedures. Operate electrosurgical, video, laser, and diagnostic equipment as trained and appropriate. Adhere to sterile technique and infection control standards. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Basic understanding of surgical instruments and aseptic technique. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately. Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment. Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor. Dependability and teamwork mindset required. Constant bending/stooping, frequent kneeling, reaching, and walking. Frequent lifting or moving of patients and equipment up to 75 lbs. Frequent repetitive hand and foot movements; prolonged standing. Constant visual acuity and hearing required for procedure monitoring. Clinical operating room environment. Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable diseases. Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases, latex, and fumes. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role and Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) or enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program with first semester completed (Required) Licenses/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy. Experience No prior experience required. This is a clinical internship intended for students in training.