GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, 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, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons 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.
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTERN ROLE
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.
PHYSICAL ABILITY REQUIREMENT
Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment with appropriate technique/device.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
ORGANIZATION
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Department: Surgical Services-Or Shift: Rotating Union Code: Not Applicable