Job Description
Surgical Technician, CVOR - Operating Room US-OH-Kettering Job ID: 2025-55777 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Surgical Technologist KH Main Campus Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live Gods love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care. Responsibilities 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. Responsibilities include, yet, not limited to the following: Appropriately labels and handles patient specimens. Competently performs Surgical Technologist skills as defined by the units 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 de