Surgical Technologist First Assist (FT Days / 10'S) KH Soin

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Soin Medical Center Overview

• Soin Medical Center has been serving residents of Greene, Western Clark, Eastern Montgomery, and Miami counties since 2012.

• Conveniently located off I-675 in Beavercreek.

• Provides a variety of health care services and is home to 4 Centers of Excellence as designated by the Surgical Review Corporation including hernia, minimally invasive and robotic surgery

• We have 7 Operating Rooms, 20 Pre/postop rooms, 17 PACU bays. We perform approximately 5500 surgeries per year across multiple specialties including but not limited to: general surgery, orthopedics, urology, GYN, spine, and plastic surgery

• Soin is currently licensed for 125 beds which will increase after the expansion completion in the Fall of this year. There are 142 now (we added 17 new ICU beds with the expansion. This total excludes both adult and neonatal beds in OB In 2020

• Soin received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States

• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.

• We partner with local farms in Greene County to provide fresh produce to employees, patients, and their families

• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.

• Soin received several awards from Healthgrades:

• Patient Safety Excellence Award (2017-2019)

• Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2017-2019)

Responsibilities & Requirements

Possible Incentives for external Surgical Technologists First Assists

• Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus based on experience and employment status (full/part-time)
• Relocation Bonus available (amount may vary dependent on the distance of the move)
• Returning employees must not have been employed by Kettering Health for the last 6 months prior to rehire

Responsibilities:

The Surgical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care before, during, and after surgery. The primary purpose of this position is to perform tasks which permit the surgeon to complete an efficient and safeoperation. The Surgical Assistant reports to the Clinical Manager or Administrative Director.

• Immediately reports changes in the patient condition to the nurse

• Appropriately labels and handles patient specimens

• Competently performs ST 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 skill/care that has not been delegated by a licensed nurse

• 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 surgicalprocedures.

• Prepares OR table, scrubs and assists with surgeries; Provides necessary instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery

• Acquires and demonstrates skills needed to operate specialized equipment used in the OR.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of surgical procedures in multiple specialties