Surgical Technology Apprenticeship
Core
A mentored resident learning to assist surgeons and nurses in operating rooms by preparing sterile environments, handling instruments, and supporting surgical procedures.
Role type
Surgical Technology Apprenticeship (Resident)
Builds
Safe surgical operations and patient care
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Technology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sterile technique, instrument handling, specimen care, medication mixing, surgical draping, counts verification, physical stamina for standing and lifting
Preferred skills
Healthcare experience, recent Anatomy & Physiology coursework
Responsibilities
Set up sterile tables with instruments and supplies, hand instruments to surgeons and hold retractors, mix and label medications under supervision, perform instrument counts with RN, clean and prepare instruments for decontamination, assist in OR cleaning and patient turnover