Surgical Tech Apprentice - Contingent Day Shift - Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Jackson
Apr 08, 2025
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Technologist, the OR Surgical Tech Apprentice provides technical surgical care to patients. The Surgical Tech Apprentice 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 is required. 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standard for continued enrollment in the school of surgical technology, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.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 Jackson Hospital Department: Surgical Services-Or Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable