Surgical Technician - CVOR Operating Room

Kettering Health Network; Daytonview (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Dayton is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join its Operating Room team in Dayton, OH. The role supports perioperative care by preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and assisting nurses and surgeons during procedures.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in surgical technology, or equivalent experience, and certification within one year if not already certified. On-call readiness and a strong focus on infection control are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in surgical technology.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist within 1 year of hire if not already certified.
• Experience in operating room settings with sterile technique and patient care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures by preparing the sterile field and passing instruments.
• Label and handle patient specimens following protocol.
• Maintain a clean, safe OR environment and infection control standards.
• Support nurse and surgeon in perioperative care and patient transport as needed.
• Be capable of preoperative and postoperative assistance under supervision.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Sterile technique

Patient care support

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

HS diploma + 4 years experience

Military surgical tech training

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton | Full Time | First Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The surgical technologist (ST) is responsible for assisting in direct care to patients undergoing surgical intervention by selecting, setting up and passing of sterile instruments to the surgeon and assistants, under the direction of the RN and the surgeon. Responsibilitiesinclude, yet, not limited to the following:

• Appropriately labels and handles patient specimens.
• Competently performs Surgical Technologist skills as defined by the unit's scope of practice.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment free from clutter.
• Receives and responds to appropriate delegation; does not perform skills/care that has not been delegated by a licensed nurse or physician.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Demonstrates safe infection control practices.
• Assists the nurse/physician with patient procedures.
• Performs preceptor activities as requested.
• Participates in one elective educational opportunity.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of aseptic technique in preparing for and assisting in surgical procedures.
• Prepares OR table and scrubs with surgeries.
• Provides necessary instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery.
• Acquires and demonstrates skills needed to operate specialized equipment used in the OR.
• Assist with preoperative and postoperative care as directed by RN
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of surgical procedures and provides necessary instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Assist with patient transport and other patient care duties in the OR.

Required Skills, Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology from a NBSTA accredited program or certification from NCCT; or
• Four (4) years of experience as a surgical technologist with a High School Diploma; or
• Four (4) years applicable on the job or military surgical technology training with a High School Diploma

Required Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:

• Certified Surgical Technologist required within one year of hire, if hired without certification

Preferred Qualifications

Kettering Health Dayton Operating Room is looking for an open heart and vascular scrub tech with the following qualification:

Minimum of two years recent experience in your primary specialty

Proficient in scrubbing: Heart, Vascular, Endovascular, General Surgery, Robotics, and Trauma.

Ortho, Bariatrics, ENT, Neuro/Spine, Ophthalmology, Urology, and Maxillofacial a plus

On Call is required with a 30-minute response time

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.