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standard for continued enrollment in the school of surgical technology, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.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