Surgical Technician FA - Operating Room

Job Details

Kettering Health Soin | Beavercreek | Full-Time | First Shift

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 Education
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.

Required Skills
Certification as a First Assistant required

Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room Experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist Prefer a minimum of six months experience as a First Assistant

Required Licenses
[Ohio,United States]Certified First Assistant Required 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

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.