On-Call Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Tech First Assist

Kettering Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Dayton is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assist to support the Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular team. You will assist in preparing and passing sterile instruments to surgeons and nurses under supervision.

This role requires on-call coverage and open heart experience; a First Assistant certification or eligibility is needed. High school diploma is required. Prior ST experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of First Assistant certification examination.
• Open heart experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Surgical experience preferred; with a minimum 4 years’ experience if not a graduate of an ST program.
• CPR certified.
• On-call is required.

Responsibilities

• Position and prepping patients.
• Opening and closing surgical sites.
• Dissecting tissue and removal of tissue.
• Implanting devices and altering tissue.
• Provide hemostasis and suturing.
• Administering local/topical agents and placing IVs.
• Supporting surgeons and nurses by passing sterile instruments.
• Reflect mission, vision, values, and policies in interactions with patients and coworkers

Skills

First Assistant certification

Open heart experience

Multitasking

Customer service/communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kettering Health Dayton is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assist to support the Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular team. You will assist in preparing and passing sterile instruments to surgeons and nurses under supervision.

This role requires on-call coverage and open heart experience; a First Assistant certification or eligibility is needed. High school diploma is required. Prior ST experience is preferred.