Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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 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standard for continued enrollment in the school of surgical technology, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

• Department: HFWB Operating Room

• Shift: Variable

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  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 functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.