Surgical Tech Extern

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

This 191-bed hospital is a Magnet® designated facility located on 80 acres in Oakland County, offering a tranquil environment that encourages healing and wellness. The hospital’s modern open design and abundant green plant life provides an exceptional patient experience. A thrombectomy-capable stroke center with 24-hour emergency care, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital provides comprehensive care, including advanced neurosurgery and neurology services, cancer care, orthopedic surgery and more.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Technologist, the OR Surgical Tech Extern provides technical surgical care to patients. The Surgical Tech Extern may assist in setting up the operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, help position patients, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and assist with the surgical count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited surgical technology program with documented successful completion of initial clinical rotations.
• To remain in the extern role, you MUST:
  • Only reside in the position for 12 - 16 months duration (Position is time limited).
  • Be actively enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program;
  • Successfully complete each course.
  • Provide transcripts to Nurse Manager after each course.
  • Provide a copy of your plan of work to your Nurse Manager.
  • BLS Healthcare provider to be completed during orientation.
• If at any point the extern does not meet their academic institution's standard for continued enrollment in the school of surgical technology, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.
• Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment with appropriate technique/device.