Position Details

Order Details 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 unit s 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.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 RNDemonstrates 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. Required Skills, Education and Experience: Associate Degree in Surgical Technology from a NBSTA accredited program or certification from NCCT; orFour (4) years of experience as a surgical technologist with a High School Diploma; orFour (4) years applicable on the job or military surgical technology training with a High School DiplomaExperience in Open-Heart SurgeryRequired Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:Certified Surgical Technologist requiredSurgical Technology skills required, preferably in a hospital operating room environmentExperience as a Surgical Technologiston-call is required Additional Information:NOTES TO AGENCY: Kettering Health Network is a nicotine free organization. Medefis manages the Billing and Credential Verification process for all Travelers. Upon confirming your first Medefis Traveler for Kettering Health, please download and process the applicable documents, which will include the Staffing Agreement & the Billing Services Agreement (BSA). Please provide your Accounting/Payroll Department with the Kettering Master Timecard so they can supply each Traveler with their TC. All compliance/credentials shall be uploaded to the Medefis Portal three (3) business days prior to start. Medefis will inform your Agency when all documents have been verified and your Traveler is CLEARED to start. Please upload the signed timecard to the Medefis site by 5pm CST each Tuesday in order to ensure it is processed timely. You can view/verify all entered time by logging onto your Medefis account each Friday afternoon for the previous week. You will be responsible for identifying any perceived discrepancies and reporting them weekly to disputes@medefis.com on the form provided. Thank you. Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis