NO CALL/No Weekend Surgical Technologist First Assist (FT Days / 10's) KH Washington TWP

Kettering Health Network • Centerville, OH, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Responsibilities:

Position and prepping patients
Opening and closing surgical sites
Dissecting tissue and removal of tissue
Implanting devices
Altering tissue
Provide hemostasis
Suturing
Applying/removing dressings, splints, and casts
Administering local and other topical agents as ordered
Place IVs
Other such procedures as requested and necessary
Responsible for assisting in direct care to patients; surgical techs continually support surgeons and nurses by selecting, setting up, and passing of sterile instruments to the surgeon and assistants
The Surgical Tech’s actions and communications should reflect Kettering Health Networks mission, vision, values, and policies in interactions with patients, families, and coworkers

Requirements:

Successful completion of examination for first assistant First Assistant certification
Open heart experience is required
High school diploma or equivalent
Surgical experience preferred; with a minimum of 4 years’ experience if not a graduate of an ST program
Experience as a ST preferred
If not certified ST, must obtain within a year of hire
CPR certified
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Able to function independently as a surgical technician
Customer service/communication skills
Ability to teach others due to being a teaching facility
On-call is required