Surgical Technician - Operating Room

Kettering Health•Kettering, OH

19h

About The Position

The Surgical Technician assists with direct care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Under the direction of the registered nurse and surgeon, the technician selects, sets up, and passes sterile instruments to the surgeon and assistants. The role supports safe, effective operating-room care through aseptic technique, preparation of the OR table, supplying instruments and equipment during surgery, and assistance with preoperative and postoperative care as directed by the RN. The technician also assists with patient transport and other patient-care duties in the OR.

Requirements

Associate degree in Surgical Technology from an NBSTA-accredited program, or certification from NCCT; alternatively, four years of experience as a surgical technologist with a high school diploma, or four years of applicable on-the-job or military surgical technology training with a high school diploma.
Certified Surgical Technologist certification required within one year of hire if hired without certification.
Surgical Technology skills required.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technology skills, preferably in a hospital operating-room environment.
Experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

Label and handle patient specimens appropriately.
Perform Surgical Technologist skills within the unit’s scope of practice.
Maintain a clean, safe environment free from clutter.
Receive and respond to appropriate delegation, and do not perform skills or care that have not been delegated by a licensed nurse or physician.
Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Demonstrate safe infection-control practices.
Assist the nurse or physician with patient procedures.
Perform preceptor activities as requested.
Participate in one elective educational opportunity.
Apply working knowledge of aseptic technique when preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures.
Prepare the OR table and scrub for surgeries.
Provide necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery.
Acquire and demonstrate skills needed to operate specialized equipment used in the OR.
Assist with preoperative and postoperative care as directed by the RN.
Demonstrate working knowledge of surgical procedures and provide necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Assist with patient transport and other patient-care duties in the OR.