Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Harlingen hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician Student Intern 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supports effective patient hand-offs
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

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

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

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

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Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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