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Kettering Health
Surgical Tech Resource Option 1 - OR
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What they do
A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$51,984 / year median in Ohio
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Details KH Troy | Resource | Days Responsibilities & Requirements 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. And other duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications Minimum Education Associate Degree in Surgical Technology from a NBSTA accredited program or certification from NCCT; orFour (4) years of experience as a surgical technologist with a High School Diploma; orFour (4) years applicable on the job or military surgical technology training with a High School Diploma Minimum Work Experience
- Surgical Technology skills required, preferably in a hospital operating room environment
- Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred Required Licenses Certified Surgical TechnologistCertified Surgical Technologist required within one year of hire, if hired without certification Required Skills
- Certification in CPR
- OR Scrubbing Skills
- Customer service skills
- Able to multi-task, prioritize and function in a high stress environment
- Passes a pre-hire employment test Essential Functions
- 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 outside of scope of practice.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
- Demonstrates safe infection control practices.
- Assists the nurse/physician with patient procedures.
- Performs preceptor activities as requested.
- 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.
- Manages use of sharps, syringes and needles as required by assigned surgical cases and department standards.