Surgical First Assistant — OR & Robotic Procedures

Kettering Health Network; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network in Beavercreek seeks a Surgical Technologist First Assistant to support the surgeon during complex procedures and help maintain the sterile field.

The role requires a Surgical Technology graduate, First Assistant certification, BLS, and at least 2 years OR experience; licensure in Ohio is required.

This is a full-time, first-shift position in a regional healthcare system with a strong commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Surgical Technology program.
• Successful completion of a Surgical First Assistant program per NBSTSA or equivalent.
• Certification as a First Assistant is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during intraoperative care by maintaining hemostasis, clamping, cauterizing, ligating, and suturing.
• Maintain visualization of the surgical field through tissue retraction and instrument handling.
• Insert trocars and instruments; secure drains; apply splints and casts as directed.
• Work under the surgeon's direction and according to credentialing committee privileges.

Skills

Certified First Assistant

BLS Certification

Operating Room experience

First Assistant experience

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

Surgical First Assistant program completion NBSTSA or equivalent

Job description

Kettering Health Network in Beavercreek seeks a Surgical Technologist First Assistant to support the surgeon during complex procedures and help maintain the sterile field.

The role requires a Surgical Technology graduate, First Assistant certification, BLS, and at least 2 years OR experience; licensure in Ohio is required.

This is a full-time, first-shift position in a regional healthcare system with a strong commitment to patient care.