Job Description
Surgical Technician First Assist, CVOR - Operating Room US-OH-Dayton Job ID: 2025-53851 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Surgical Technologist KH Dayton 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 Technician (ST) First Assist 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. This position requires on-call coverage. The Surgical Technician reports to the clinical manager. This position is for the Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascualr team. Responsibilities: The CSFA/CSA may perform specific significant surgical tasks under Professional Supervision. Some tasks include but are not limited to the following: Position and Prepping patients Opening and closing surgical sites Dissecting tissue and removal of tissue Implanting Devices Altering tissue Provide hemostasis Suturing Applying/removing dressings, splints and casts Administering local and other topical agents as ordered Place IVs Other such procedures as requested and necessary Responsible for assisting in direct care to patients; surgical techs continually support surgeons and nurses by selecting, setting up, and passing of sterile instruments to the surgeon and assistants The Surgical Techs acti