Surgical Technician FA - Operating Room

Kettering Health•Kettering, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant 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 safeoperation. The Surgical Assistant reports to the Clinical Manager or Administrative Director. 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.

Requirements

Two years of college and/or must have attended a specialty course for surgical assisting.
Passes a pre-hire employment tests
2-4 years’ experience in general and/or specialty area preferred
Orthopedic experience / Neuro experience a MUST
Surgical experience preferred
Experience as a ST preferred
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
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

Responsibilities

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 surgicalprocedures.
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