Surgical Technician FA - Operating Room
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What you'll do
- Providing assistance to surgeon and under his/her direction and supervision
- Participates in the care of the surgical patient with primary emphasis on the intraoperative phase of care
- Assists the surgeon during the intraoperative phase of care by maintaining hemostasis, utilizing the Electro-surgical unit, clamping, cauterizing, ligating, and suturing tissue
- Maintains visualization of the surgical field through manipulation and retraction of tissue
- Inserts trocars and instruments, handles body tissue, and sutures including the closure of tissue planes
- Secure drains and apply splints and casts
- Functions as an extension of the surgeon at the sterile field during robotic procedures
What they're looking for
- Graduate of approved school of Surgical Technology
- Successful completion and documentation of a Surgical First Assistant Program as set forth by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical assisting (NBSTSA), or other approved accrediting body
- Certification as a First Assistant required
- Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room Experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist
- Certified First Assistant
- Successful completion of the examination by CSA (NCCSA) or CSFA (NBSTSA)
- BLS certification - Required
Nice to have
- Prefer a minimum of six months experience as a First Assistant
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Job Details
Kettering Health Soin | Beavercreek | Full-Time | First Shift
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Surgical Technologist First Assistant (STFA) is responsible for providing assistance to surgeon and under his/her direction and supervision. The STFA participates in the care of the surgical patient with primary emphasis on the intraoperative phase of care. The STFA assists the surgeon during the intraoperative phase of care by maintaining hemostasis, utilizing the Electro-surgical unit, clamping, cauterizing, ligating, and suturing tissue. The STFA maintains visualization of the surgical field through manipulation and retraction of tissue. The STFA inserts trocars and instruments, handles body tissue, and sutures including the closure of tissue planes. The STFA secure drains and apply splints and casts. The STFA functions as an extension of the surgeon at the sterile field during robotic procedures. The ability to perform all surgical activities including but not limited to those listed above, are based on the granting of privileges by the Board of Directors at the recommendation of the Chief of Surgery and the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.
Minimum EducationGraduate of approved school of Surgical Technology.Successful completion and documentation of a Surgical First Assistant Program as set forth by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical assisting (NBSTSA), or other approved accrediting body. Required SkillsCertification as a First Assistant required Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum of 2 years of Operating Room Experience as a Certified Surgical TechnologistPrefer a minimum of six months experience as a First Assistant Required Licenses[Ohio, United States] Certified First AssistantRequired Certification: Successful completion of the examination by one of the below entities:CSA: administered by the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) ORCSFA: administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)BLS certification - Required
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 God’s 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.
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