Surgical Technologist PT Days 8s KH Main
Surgical Technologist PT Days 8s KH Main
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Job Description
Overview
Kettering Health is a notforprofit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with highquality care for every stage of life. Our serviceoriented mission is in action every day whether its by providing care in our facilities training the next generation of health care professionals or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Main Campus
- Kettering Health Main Campus formerly Kettering Medical Center is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
- The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) andlevel II Emergency Care.
- In 2020 KH Main Campus received an A from the Leapfrog Group a national patient safety watchdog ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
- Received 4 Star BabyFriendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
- Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
- Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades.
- Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
- 465bed hospital (includes newborn beds)
Responsibilities & Requirements
- 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 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Surgical Technology skills required preferably in a hospital operating room environment
- Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred
Employment Type
Part-Time
