Surgical Technician FA - Operating Room

Kettering Health; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Soin in Beavercreek, OH is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assistant (STFA) to support the surgeon during intraoperative care in a busy OR. This full-time, first-shift role emphasizes hemostasis, tissue handling, and instrument management to maintain a clear surgical field.

Qualified candidates will have graduated from an approved Surgical Technology program, hold NBSTSA or NCCSA First Assistant credentials, with at least 2 years OR experience and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Surgical Technology.
• Completion of a NBSTSA/NBSTSA First Assistant program or equivalent.
• Certification as a First Assistant is required.
• Minimum 2 years OR experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Prefer at least 6 months experience as a First Assistant.
• Ohio Certified First Assistant license or equivalent required; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during intraoperative care and maintain hemostasis.
• Operate and manage the Electro-surgical unit, clamps, and suturing.
• Retract tissue, maintain visualization of the surgical field, and handle instruments.
• Insert trocars, secure drains, and apply splints/casts as directed.
• Support robotic procedures and act as an extension of the surgeon at the sterile field.

Skills

Certification as a First Assistant

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of approved school of Surgical Technology

NBSTSA/NCCSA First Assistant Program

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Soin | Beavercreek | Full-Time | First Shift

Job Details

Kettering Health Soin | Beavercreek | Full-Time | First Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Surgical Technologist First Assistant (STFA) is responsible for providing assistance to surgeon and under his/her direction and supervision. The STFA participates in the care of the surgical patient with primary emphasis on the intraoperative phase of care. The STFA assists the surgeon during the intraoperative phase of care by maintaining hemostasis, utilizing the Electro-surgical unit, clamping, cauterizing, ligating, and suturing tissue. The STFA maintains visualization of the surgical field through manipulation and retraction of tissue. The STFA inserts trocars and instruments, handles body tissue, and sutures including the closure of tissue planes. The STFA secure drains and apply splints and casts. The STFA functions as an extension of the surgeon at the sterile field during robotic procedures. The ability to perform all surgical activities including but not limited to those listed above, are based on the granting of privileges by the Board of Directors at the recommendation of the Chief of Surgery and the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.

Minimum Education

Graduate of approved school of Surgical Technology.

Successful completion and documentation of a Surgical First Assistant Program as set forth by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical assisting (NBSTSA), or other approved accrediting body.

Required Skills

Certification as a First Assistant required

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room Experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist

Prefer a minimum of six months experience as a First Assistant

Required Licenses

[Ohio, United States] Certified First Assistant

Required Certification: Successful completion of the examination by one of the below entities:

CSA: administered by the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) OR

CSFA: administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

BLS certification - Required

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.