Surgical Technician - Operating Room

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Acquires and demonstrates skills needed to operate specialized equipment used in the OR.
• Assist with preoperative and postoperative care as directed by RN.
• Assist with patient transport and other patient care duties in the OR.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology from a NBSTA accredited program or certification from NCCT.
• Four (4) years of experience as a surgical technologist with a High School Diploma.
• Four (4) years applicable on the job or military surgical technology training with a High School Diploma.
• Certified Surgical Technologist required within one year of hire, if hired without certification.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technology skills required, preferably in a hospital operating room environment.
• Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.

Benefits

Kettering Health offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, days.