Surgical Technologist (PRN/Resource Days / 8's) KH Troy

Kettering Medical Center; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a Surgical Technologist to play a vital role in assisting with surgical procedures. The position involves responsibilities like preparing for surgeries, maintaining sterility, and assisting medical staff, suitable for candidates with surgical technology education or relevant experience. This role is critical in ensuring patient safety and contributing to high-quality surgical care.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist required within one year of hire.
• Preferably have experience in a hospital operating room environment.
• 4 years of surgical technologist experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in direct care to patients undergoing surgical intervention.
• Maintaining a clean, safe environment free from clutter.
• Preparing the OR table and scrubbing for surgeries.

Skills

Surgical Technology skills

Infection control practices

Aseptic technique

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

High School Diploma (if 4 years experience)

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.

Kettering Health Troy

+ Kettering Health Troy, formerly Troy Hospital, a three-story, nearly 150,000-square-foot hospital using the latest technology and offering several outpatient services.

+ Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department in 2020.

+ Services include cardiac testing, emergency, intensive care, lab, imaging, surgery and a medical office building for physician practices.

+ 28 bed facility.

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. Responsibilities include, 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

+ Surgical Technology skills required, preferably in a hospital operating room environment

+ Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred

Requisition Number: 2023-41838

Shift: Varied Shift

Name: 360018 - OPERATING ROOM

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

Street: 600 W. Main Street

FTE: 00 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 0.0 (Resource)