Surgical Technician FA (FT Days / 10's) KH Soin

Kettering Medical Center; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assist to join their team in Beavercreek, Ohio. In this vital role, you will provide patient care throughout the surgical process and assist surgeons to ensure safe and efficient operations. The facility is part of a larger medical system committed to high-quality healthcare, and offers competitive compensation including bonuses and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Bonus available

Qualifications

• Ability to perform effectively in stressful and emergency situations.
• Certification in CPR required.
• 2-4 years of experience in general and/or specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care before, during, and after surgery.
• Prepare OR table and assist with surgeries.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the operating room.

Skills

Adaptability

Multitasking

Customer service

OR skills

Education

Two years of college or specialty course for surgical assisting

Job description

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.

Soin Medical Center Overview

+ Soin Medical Center has been serving residents of Greene, Western Clark, Eastern Montgomery, and Miami countiessince 2012.

+ Conveniently located off I-675 in Beavercreek.

+ Provides a variety of health care services and is home to 4 Centers of Excellence as designated by the Surgical Review Corporation including hernia, minimally invasive and robotic surgery

+ We have 7 Operating Rooms, 20 Pre/postop rooms, 17 PACU bays. We perform approximately 5500 surgeries per year across multiple specialties including but not limited

to: general surgery, orthopedics, urology, GYN, spine, and plastic surgery

+ Soin is currently licensed for 125 beds which will increase after the expansion completion in the Fall of this year. There are 142 now (we added 17 new ICU beds with the expansion. This total excludes both adult and neonatal beds in OB In 2020

+ Soin received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States

+ Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.

+ We partner with local farms in Greene County to provide fresh produce to employees, patients, and their families

+ Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.

+ Soin received several awards from Healthgrades:

+ Patient Safety Excellence Award (2017-2019)

+ Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2017-2019)

**Possible Incentives for external Surgical Technologist First Assists

+ Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus based on experience and employment status (full/part-time)

+ Relocation Bonus available (amount may vary dependent on the distance of the move)

+ Returning employees must not have been employed by Kettering Health for the last 6 months prior to rehire

Responsibilities:

The Surgical Technologist First Assist is responsible for providing patient care before, during, and after surgery. The primary purpose of this position is to perform tasks which permit the surgeon to complete an efficient and safe operation. The Surgical Assistant reports to the Clinical Manager or Administrative Director.

+ Immediately reports changes in the patient condition to the nurse

+ Appropriately labels and handles patient specimens

+ Competently performs ST skills as defined by the units scope of practice

+ Maintains a clean, safe environment free from clutter

+ Receives and responds to appropriate delegation; does not perform skill/care that has not been delegated by a licensed nurse

+ 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, scrubs and assists with surgeries; Provides necessary instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery

+ Acquires and demonstrates skills needed to operate specialized equipment used in the OR.

+ Demonstrates a working knowledge of surgical procedures in multiple specialties

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

+ Two years of college and/or must have attended a specialty course for surgical assisting.

+ Passes a pre-hire employment tests

Minimum Work Experience:

+ 2-4 years’ experience in general and/or specialty area preferred

+ Surgical experience preferred

+ Experience as a ST preferred

+ Required Licenses

+ Certified First Assistant

+ Must be certified in an approved Surgical Assistant program (CFA, SCS, CRNFA, or PA-C) within the first 12 months of employment

Required Skills:

+ Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing and varied work environment related to changing patient needs

+ Ability to perform effectively in stressful and emergency situations

+ Ability to recognize safety hazards and initiate appropriate action

+ A positive, therapeutic approach toward health care, team members, and diverse patient populations

+ OR skills

+ Customer service skills

+ Able to multitask, prioritize and function in a high stress environment

+ Certification in CPR

Requisition Number: 2023-45549

Shift: First Shift

Name: 360050 - Operating Room

External Company URL: http://www.ketteringhealth.org/

Street: 3535 Pentagon Blvd

FTE: 80 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 1.0