Surgical Technologist (FT Days 8's) KH Dayton

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.

• 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.

• 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

• Certified Surgical Technologist required within one year of hire, if hired without certification

On call required with 30 minute response time.

Compensation details: 25.51-35.72

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