Surgical Tech Extern

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is seeking a Surgical Tech Extern to assist in the operating room under supervision. You will help set up the OR, position patients, and pass instruments while ensuring safety and sterility throughout procedures.

The role requires active enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift and move patients and supplies. BLS certification is obtained during orientation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Active enrollment in an accredited surgical technology program with completed initial clinical rotations.
• For extern role: 12–16 month duration and active school enrollment; provide transcripts and plan of work.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical surgical care under RN and Surgical Technologist supervision.
• Assist in setting up OR, transport and position patients, handle instruments and supplies.
• Support with retractions, sutures, and surgical counts during procedures.

Skills

Lifting ability

Surgical teamwork

Stamina for long procedures

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Actively enrolled in Surgical Technology program

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.