Surgical Tech Resource Option 1 - OR in Troy, Ohio at Kettering Health

Minimum Education
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

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

Required Licenses
Certified Surgical Technologist
Certified 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.